Pain

If you would like to read story that feels some what like a roller coaster, then read through the New Testament in chronological order and in large chunks at a time. From Jesus’ birth, to his final days where he challenges the Jewish religious system, to the resurrection and the first days of the church, […]

What Does a Great Leader Look Like?

The Search for a Leader Whether you’re hiring someone for your business, voting on your next church staff member, or trying to decide who deserves your vote this fall—each of these choices is part of something bigger. They’re all part of the search for a leader. Someone to follow.Someone to trust.Someone who makes wise decisions.Someone […]

The #1 Leadership Distraction

The question isn’t what will happen if something goes wrong. The analysis isn’t everything is bad and nothing will ever go right. The attitude toward others should NOT be, I don’t like them therefore they will never be able to do anything right. The objective should NOT be, I’ll just wait till they do something […]

Don’t Miss Out

If you have been watching American Idol any this year and have the same mindset I have… having watched many of the performances…. then listening to what the judges have said… you too (like me) were left scratching your head wondering… What in the world did they just hear? Did I miss something? I am […]

Empty

Life is empty. So empty it feels like death. The world offers this. The world offers that. This gadget will do this. This drink will make you feel that. In the end “it” all comes up so… empty. There is a surface joy that comes when you redo your kitchen, you buy a new car, […]

Empty Promises

Empty That’s the result of living life apart from Jesus You can say all you want… “that you do not need Jesus” “you have a problem with Jesus” “you do not agree with Christianity” and that “you are going to live you life the way you want to” You can even get to the point […]