Why You Need to S.t.o.p.
I was recently listening to a podcast when the guest, Clint Longenecker, shared a method to get results. Clint used the acronym S.T.O.P. to...
Here Is How Giving and Forgiving Are Connected
“Giving” is the root word of “forgiving.” It’s almost safe to say they come from the same “root.”
Generosity with finances and generosity with forgiveness...
In Temptation, Hit the Eject Button
Did you hear about the man who accidentally ejected himself from a fast-flying fighter jet at 1,300 feet off the ground? Yeah, scary! He...
Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself
The day started off like a normal day or so it seemed. I awoke to my alarm going off. From there, I got dressed,...
I Love All People Based Upon These 5 Attitudes
We have all been horrified by the senseless, shameful deaths of our minority brothers and sisters.
The narrative is not new. At 67, I have...
Why You Should Run from Cynicism
Do you ever get tired of seeing miracles? Is that even a thing? It was for the Israelites traveling through the wilderness.
If you caught...
Belaying Leadership
Whenever I think of winters in Michigan, I think of the great times I’ve had ice climbing. From the guys to the weather to...
5 Common Pitfalls of Forming a Pastoral Search Committee
There is an old joke that says, “If three Americans, just by chance, bumped into each other on a street corner in Paris—they would...
3 Costly Mistakes of Pastor Search Committees
Pastor search committees have an immense responsibility in finding who God is calling as their church’s next pastor. It’s a sacred process that can...
How to Create an Environment That Attracts Ideal Team Players
Author and leadership consultant Patrick Lencioni talks about The Ideal Team Player in his latest book. The Ideal Team Player lays out what a leader should look...