I had the opportunity this week to experience a show I have been eager to see for over a year. When the music for Dear Evan Hansen was first released I was hooked. As you might imagine I was pumped to be able to finally see it live in Atlanta. The show was extremely compelling … More 3 Elements of a Compelling Experience
My friend Greg sat with me a few months ago and shared some wisdom about his journey as a consultant and real estate agent. He said, “most days the greatest battle is right between your ears.” That stuck with me. I’m so aware of my ability to rise or fall on the words of my … More 5 Rejection Statements for Your Soul
How do you transition in the new year? Many people gather with friends and family on New Year’s Eve to celebrate together. New Years Day has a number of traditions including partaking in specific foods, watching football and sometimes even kicking off a new pattern of healthy eating. Around the turn of the year, I … More Find Your New Year Goals in 45 Minutes
It is a special week in the Atlanta area. While my fellow UGA and Falcons fans find themselves whispering another, “maybe next year” there is a buzz in our city because of Atlanta United. In just a few days United will host (and hopefully bring home) the MLS Cup. Atlanta and its fans are hungry … More Belonging, Bandwagon Fandom and a Thief on a Cross
Always check the eggs before you buy them. I’ll be honest…until I got married I had no idea that people actually inspect eggs at the store before they buy them. Perhaps a few of you would echo my ignorance. It was after a quick trip to the store one day, early in our marriage, that … More 7 Questions for an Intentional Guest Experience
I’ve been reflecting over the past week on the idea of starting well. My wife recently started a new job at a church that we have come to love. In a short period of time, another couple of friends have left positions at our old church and begun the journey as new employees here as … More How to Start a Church Job
How do we fix a broken society? You might ask the question in a different way, but I’d put money on the fact that most of us have considered the heart of this question over the last week. Pipe bombs. Stabbings. Shootings. Hate Crimes. I am broken hearted for the world my girls will grow … More 4 Actions to Combat Hate
Even the most talented of people need good coaching to make the most of their opportunities. From kids running the wrong direction on the t-ball field to Olympic athletes breaking world records – coaches offer outside help so each of us can get better. I’ve loved to watch great coaching make an impact on … More Do You Have a Coach?
In recent years we have seen a series of very public implosions by major Christian leaders. If you are anything like me, each of these events evokes feelings of anger, frustration, sadness along with so many questions. How could they act this way? Don’t they know what is on the line? How do you lead … More When A Leader Fails You…
I’ve spent the last 20 years of my life tending to the idea of “growing spiritually.” For the last 15 or so years “help others grow spiritually” has been the most appropriate response I could give when someone asks me what I do. In Church circles it is called adult ministry, or spiritual formation, or … More What Do You Have For Me?
Cory Lebovitz 