The book of Proverbs provides plenty of insight to help you live wisely. Perhaps one of the most quoted verses in this book of wisdom is Proverbs 13:20: “Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble” (NLT). So what does it mean to “walk...
Fears are a certain companion in leadership. If you’re going to achieve anything worthwhile, you will face fears. They will taunt you like a recurring nightmare. There are specific strategies you can leverage to face your fears. But even with the best strategies, a...
Fear! Every leader experiences it, and every vision is clothed in it. It’s possibly the strongest emotion in the landscape of leadership. It can cripple growth, paralyze movement, and drain hope out of the emotional nervous system of a dream. But I’ve discovered...
Every organization has opportunities knocking at their door. In fact, opportunities are usually plentiful. The challenge is knowing whether an opportunity is really a distraction in disguise. Too often our enthusiasm short circuits our ability to objectively evaluate...
Pain is inevitable in life. Whether it's physical, emotional, financial, or relational, pain is bound to show up on your doorstep. The question is, how will you respond to it? In Genesis 17, we read the story of a teenage boy named Joseph who had two dreams. His...
I recently discovered an infographic describing the habits of the world's wealthiest people. The reason for this post is not to promote a "get rich quick" strategy, nor is to to demean the poor in any way. The insights in the infographic below aren't "get rich quick"...
In previous posts I've shared the miracle of my recent unexpected heart failure and God's faithfulness in the process. Today I'd like to challenge you with something a bit different: shifting from career to calling. One night during my hospital stay, I found myself...
Recently I shared with you the miracle of my heart failure. Since returning home from the hospital, Karen and I have had many intimate conversations, which I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. Every conversation is like super glue, bonding our hearts closer and...
On Sunday, March 16, 2014, I concluded two morning services at 7 City Church followed by a great lunch with several new guests. I walked back to my car at a brisk pace when I suddenly felt the cold air burn my lungs. It felt strange, but nothing alarming. Little did I...