Last week I shared some thoughts on the beauty of God’s strength and power in the middle of our weakness. It’s important to remember because we all have weaknesses. If you aren’t sure about your weaknesses, go ahead and ask a close friend – they could probably tell you pretty quickly. =) The apostle Paul … More How to respond when a leader fails
Not everyone is worried about their health and the well-being of their loved ones. Not everyone is dealing with financial instability. Not everyone is concerned about their small business and those they employ and serve. You might not experience every complexity and disruption of this season, but I’d be willing to bet your life has … More Choosing Gratitude over Anxiety
I really want to be excellent at whatever I do. The problem is I rarely feel excellent. Maybe you can relate. It feels like there is a gap between what I bring to the table and what I wish I brought to the table. Anyone with me? Over the course of time I have realized … More Aim for Excellence
Every growing organization experiences change. In truth change is one of the most consistent things in our life – people change, preferences change, culture changes – if you can name it, it can change. Change can often be polarizing in nature. Our view of change is informed by our perspective. For some change will feel … More How Do You Approach Change?
You and I have a mission. The machine serves the mission. You and I do not serve the machine. Those 3 statements might seem obvious to you. On paper they are obvious to all of us. However over time the systems, processes and machines we build to facilitate our mission can subtly take over. It … More Mission over Machine
Have you ever interacted with someone and realized that they were unable to relate to you? Unable might be too strong of a word…they just didn’t want to do the work to relate. I was reminded of the importance of empathy last week during a trip back home from Nashville. Weather caused a decent delay … More 6 Ways to Develop Empathy
Ever feel like you are incapable? Think about those moments where you feel like failure is just around the corner. Each of us have those moments. It is in those times when our weaknesses are crystal clear to us that we begin opening ourselves up to self doubt and insecurity. Most of us do what … More Finding Strength in Your Weakness
Could you imagine what it would be like if we saw the potential in each person? Imagine how much hope you would have for your community. Imagine how much vision you would have for accomplishing great things. The trouble is that potential within someone is often clouded by the reality of today. We struggle to … More Bring Someone Along
Can we have a moment of honesty? There are certain people that are a struggle for me. The vast majority people I find to be enjoyable and easy to connect with. Every now and then I find a person who I would rather dodge. While I gravitate towards many people, there are those handful of … More Dealing with a Difficult Person
I am fascinated by new technology. In the early years of the iPhone I was one of “those” people who waited in line for a few hours just to snag one. We live in a season of history where there is constant innovation. With every new piece of technology we see advancements that help the … More Augmented Reality – the work of the Church
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