The Floundering Leader

I remember very vividly the first time I served under a floundering leader.  I was a pompous 20-something that was actively reading everything by John Maxwell that I could get my hands on, so I thought I had leadership all figured out (in spite of the fact that I really wasn’t leading anything.) My arrogance […]

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Sunday Highlights

Here are my random thoughts, observations and insights from yesterday followed by Justin’s message notes. No matter what campus I’m at, I’m always missing the others and wishing I could be everywhere at once. I recognize that I wear my team out with details on Sunday mornings.  Some things you just have to coach in […]

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Friday Fun

This week flew by! Fortunately it was a very good one.  Here are some things on my mind today: An important project that I’ve been working on (which happened to be one of my thorns), is officially complete today!  Holy cow, that’s a wonderful feeling.  I’m not sure how to adequately celebrate it. It’s been […]

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Big Fat FAIL

I did it again. One of my greatest repeated leadership failures. I failed to L I S T E N. Oh, I hear words.  I read emails.  I have conversations. But sometimes I just don’t listen. I don’t pick up on attitude. I don’t read eyes. I don’t notice lack of enthusiasm. I don’t observe […]

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Sunday Highlights

I spent my day at the Nashville campus today serving as the Worship Assistant.  I love this role because it provides me the opportunity to help set up our teaching pastor and to finish out the service with opportunities for people to respond and connect.  You could say I just did “announcements” but I always […]

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Friday Fun

Ahhh, I love Fridays! I actually have a full day planned today, but all things that I am looking forward to.  Here’s what’s on my mind today: Excited about a collaborative meeting with a few of my favorite women to brainstorm long-term plans for Cultivate Her. Had the privilege of talking with Greg Darley this […]

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Leading Confidently

One of the greatest monsters that I wrestle with in my leadership is being confident in the calling and gifting God has for me.  I battle the usual suspects of insecurity, fear and playing the comparison game. Last month at our Cultivate Her event in Nashville, I shared the story of Deborah and the confidence […]

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Wrestling the Thorns

Ever been in a season of life that you just don’t like? Maybe it’s a new job that isn’t what you expected? Maybe it’s a season in your child’s life (like the terrible 2’s) that you wonder if you both are going to live through? Maybe it’s being single or single again? Maybe it’s a […]

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Sunday Highlights

I’m really enjoying our Chronicles series.  Although I’ve heard these parables before, I think sometimes it’s easy to brush over them and miss many of the points that Jesus was trying to communicate.  Justin did a great job with this one today.  I needed to be reminded of the power of a little seed… of […]

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Just Be

My life feels very frantic right now.  I can’t really catch my breath and I’m constantly feeling edgy. Ever been in one of those seasons? I don’t like the feeling and I don’t like myself. So, today while I was walking I found myself praying, “God, what’s the deal?  Why am I so restless, stressed, […]

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