I am always paying attention to what I can learn from leaders. Not only do I study biblical leaders for explicit biblical wisdom (I have been studying Moses and King David in recent months), I also study political leaders, business leaders, and cultural leaders. In this case, a political leader. Gerald Ford was our 38th […]
I am not a natural risk taker. I like to play it safe. I like to do my research. I like to get all the t’s crossed and the i’s dotted. I like to have a plan. But sometimes God comes in and says, “Nah, you aren’t going to have any of that. Come and […]
Sometimes I wish there were, but there aren’t. At least not shortcuts to anything that matters. The pathway to all good things, the road to success, the journey to excellence–all take time, hard work, challenges that push you, problems that stretch you, difficulties that shape your character, and trials that make the final result even […]
Here is my short list of MUST DO things to stay fresh in my thinking, growing in my abilities and capacity, and constantly learning. ONE: Get New Ideas and Insights You will really gather new ideas and insights as you read. What you read is up to you, but there are things you can best […]
Pastor Brian closed the service on Sunday, October 8 by asking, “Aren’t you glad the worship team showed up this morning?” This was answered by a large round of applause. Then he asked, “Aren’t you glad the folks in kid::life showed up this morning?” This was answered by another large round of applause. Finally he […]
I am in a bit of a historical leadership mode as I read and reflect on great leaders from the past. Thoughts like these are resonating with me: Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends? Abraham Lincoln Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive […]
There are few statements that are as brilliant and beautiful as this one. Every word counts. Every word has meaning. Together they create something far greater than the sum of the parts. It finally fell upon Abraham Lincoln to put an end to this evil, even though the cost was extraordinary. In his second inaugural […]
I have had so much positive feedback from so many of you on the theme of responsibility from this past Sunday’s message. I am glad this theme resonates for you. I was deeply appreciative of one comment: “You talk about challenging and hard things in encouraging ways.” I cannot tell you how much I want […]
I have made many friends throughout my life all throughout the world. Wherever I have gone I notice they don’t live the same life that I live. It’s awkward at times to be different, and as American’s we can be extremely different. We use the word ‘privileged’ when we compare ourselves to others who are […]