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Larry Crabb describes how our shattered dreams may actually be God’s unexpected path to joy. Crabb lays the foundation with three underlying principles: 1. God wants to bless you 2. The deepest pleasure we’re capable of experiencing is a direct… Continue Reading →
Lloyd Reeb spoke in chapel this week and hosted a luncheon presenting his work with Halftime.org. I had the privilege of working with Lloyd several years ago in a learning community sponsored by Leadership Network as we investigated… Continue Reading →
I recently received a generous gift card to Ruth’s Chris Steak House. I figured what better place to take my special girl for Valentine’s Day than to a great steak house for a nice romantic meal. I was totally impressed… Continue Reading →
One of the most critical times in the life of a Church or organization is the transition from one leader to another. Moses realized the importance of this transition as he prayed, “May the LORD, the God of the spirits… Continue Reading →
This morning as I was reading Paul’s letter to the Galatians I reflected on Paul’s leadership style as recorded in 2:11, "But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned." This is the… Continue Reading →
Have you ever said, “If only I had (fill in the blank) then I would be (fill in the blank).” Here are some examples: If only I had more money, then I would be more generous. If only I had… Continue Reading →
People who know me realize that I am passionate about leadership development. At the forefront of my mind is how can we as the Church do a better at developing our people? The Bible is our guidebook and I believe… Continue Reading →
The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World is a powerful book by Richard Stearns showing how the evangelical church has been practicing an incomplete… Continue Reading →
These past two weeks have been busy, really busy. I was teaching two intensive courses and I’ve only run once in the past two weeks and my memory work is way behind – but I had a great time! I… Continue Reading →
Soul Print invites you to examine defining moments in your life that have shaped your identity. By examining your life from a biblical perspective Mark Batterson provides helpful advice that will hopefully enable you to experience the joy of… Continue Reading →
It was great to have an opportunity to minister in Germany and now it’s great to be home. Jeanne was waiting for me at the airport and we drove home and had a nice meal in front of the fireplace… Continue Reading →
In chapel today we sang one of my favorite hymns “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott” aka “A Mighty Fortress is our God.” Here I was in Germany thinking that almost 500 years ago the German saints were singing this… Continue Reading →
After being in the classroom all day I took a long walk this evening. It was beautiful! The mild temperatures made for an alluring walk through this picturesque German town. I loved seeing the German architecture and hearing the Church… Continue Reading →
James Emery White, pastor of Mecklenburg Church in Charlotte Carolina, has a great blog at this address: http://www.churchandculture.org/blog.asp?id=632 If you are a parent you definitely need to read his post! I’m having a great time in Germany – making new… Continue Reading →
I arrived in Stuttgart about 9 a.m. this morning and my friend Markus was waiting to pick me up, it’s good to reconnect with my friends in Germany. We went to a Jugend Konferenz (youth conference) in the morning and… Continue Reading →
