Is done when I can’t understand all that I’m doing…
When things are messy…
When my head is cloudy…
When I have more questions than answers…
When my faith is being stretched…
When I am unsure of my position…
If you wait until you have all the answers…where doubt is removed completely…
You’ll often find yourself [...] Continue Reading…
I was talking with a young pastor recently. He is battling the leadership of the church to make changes he feels he was called to the church to make, but because they have experienced some difficult years recently, they are resisting any efforts he makes. He’s questioning if he [...] Continue Reading…
The volume or tempo of the music determines whether you think it’s a worship song.
A slight change in the order of the service makes you think they’ve harmed “worship”.
You think raising hands or not raising hands determines the depth of a person’s worship.
You believe the “proper” length of a [...] Continue Reading…
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God…” Deuteronomy 29:29
Make your plans.
Work your plans.
That’s good leadership.
I’m an advocate of strategic leadership. I don’t believe the church should run from leadership. We need it, just as does any other organization of people. God uses men and women to lead [...] Continue Reading…
I love when people who don’t currently attend church, give church a try. Many of these once attended church, but for some reason, they no longer do. The best church growth, in my opinion, happens this way. And, statistics tell us there are plenty of people willing to give [...] Continue Reading…
I didn’t gain any weight over Thanksgiving. I know…sounds sad…right? But, don’t feel bad for me. I ate what I wanted. Turkey. Ham. Sweet potato casserole. Pie. All my favorites.
Before you call me a party pooper. There’s a reason for my madness…and this post. Always before I kicked my [...] Continue Reading…
“Now if I have indeed found favor in Your sight, please teach me Your ways, and I will know You and find favor in Your sight. Now consider that this nation is Your people.” (Exodus 33:13)
And by the way, God answered in the affirmative.
(See verse 14)
Are you [...] Continue Reading…
I had the awesome opportunity last year to interview one of my heroes in the faith Zig Ziglar. I love that he was successful, dedicated to his spouse and family, and a Kingdom-builder.
I was saddened with many to learn of his death, but what an impact he had [...] Continue Reading…
If you want to eliminate risk from leadership…
Here’s what you have to accept:
It will be expensive – You’ll have to eliminate every thing which could go wrong. That will not be cheap to accomplish.
It will be time consuming – You will have to research all scenarios and answer all [...] Continue Reading…
Yesterday, I shared some general ways I deal with stress. Today I’m following that up with some specific things I do that help me deal with daily stress.
You can read yesterday’s post HERE.
Here are 7 specific tips I have for handling stress:
Plan each day – Begin each day with [...] Continue Reading…
