Leadership is often discussed in terms of vision, influence, communication, strategy, and responsibility. Those things are important, but Scripture continually reminds us that godly leadership begins before the public leadership … Read more
There is a big difference between the way hummingbirds and lions nourish themselves. Lions typically hunt their prey at night. They kill a large animal, feed on it, and … Read more
You can learn to become a more charismatic leader. It’s about focusing on others. Here is some of what I learned from John Maxwell’s new book, The Charismatic Leader: 21 Skills … Read more
One of the more surprising ideas in book, The Prodigal God, by Tim Keller, is that sin doesn’t always look like rebellion. Sometimes it looks like discipline, like staying, like … Read more
There are no shortcuts to gaining wisdom. It takes time. You don’t gain wisdom in leadership because you set out to be a wise leader, but because your goals are … Read more
People who inspire us typically aren’t setting out to do so. They are just faithfully living out their lives. Here are some of the actions they incorporate. All are actions … Read more
Over the years, I’ve been part of many small groups. During one season of high school, I was in a group of freshman guys led by a senior. We called … Read more
God can reach the hearts of students in powerful ways when we invite them to join in hands-on service in a place other than home. Mission trips often become defining … Read more
Hosea tells the story of a prophet who was called upon to model God’s faithful love to an unfaithful people. It’s a book of sadness, gloom, and doom on behalf … Read more
Does it make you feel better to know you’re not the only one who worries? Someone once quipped: “Worry works – 98% of the things I worried about never happened!” … Read more