To Communicate Well, Give Some Forethought.
“Your words have helped the tottering to stand; you have strengthened feeble knees” (Job 4:4).
Speak clearly. Enunciate. Use simple, active language. Avoid wordiness. Never...
Investing In Your Leadership Legacy
This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast we wrapped up a month of lessons that my father, Melvin, taught me. Dad went home to Jesus on...
Church Leader, You Should Be the Kid Brother
“He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves” (Luke 22:26).
Raise your hand if...
Four Tests of Your Leadership
We’re already in the middle of August, and as the calendar tips toward Fall, there’s still a lot of coronavirus challenges to deal with. Maybe...
The Subtle Sin of Judgmentalism and How It Works
“Do not judge, lest you be judged…. Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice...
Four Signs of a Leader of Hope
On my podcast this week, I shared something with Mark Cole and our listeners that I don’t often share publicly. As I look around at...
Anecdotes a Preacher Would Kill for
Anecdotes are short, catchy stories, the kind pastors and public speakers insert in just-the-right-spot to pep up a message. The word comes from the...
Christians, Lose the Naivete. This World Is Not Your Friend.
Is this vile world a friend to grace, to lead me on to God? (Isaac Watts)
God’s children keep getting surprised.
On a state or secular...
Some Preaching Is a Waste of Time
I love some of the specialized channels on Sirius XM satellite radio, and was pleased when they devoted a channel to Billy Joel’s music. ...
What the Bible Does Not Need from You or the Government
A Louisiana state legislator had a bright idea. Since that state, like all the others, has an official state bird (the brown pelican), an...