It was one of those morning runs where I would have done anything to not be running. I felt like I was pushing myself up a monstrous never-ending hill mountain. At one point I caught a glimpse of my shadow on the asphalt and realized my problem. My posture was all wrong. My shoulders were […]
It was one of those morning runs where I would have done anything to not be running. I felt like I was pushing myself up a monstrous never-ending hill mountain. At one point I caught a glimpse of my shadow on the asphalt and realized my problem. My posture was all wrong. My shoulders were […]
Every morning I have a little ritual. I take a few minutes and meander through my flower beds to pull the weeds that have sprung up over night. I used to be extremely impatient with this annoying little bit of maintenance. In fact I would avoid it and only attend to the weeds when they […]
Do you remember your childhood dreams? Mine included a Cabbage Patch doll for Christmas and getting permission to ride my bicycle to school. I also had a few more serious dreams, like hoping my parents would get back together rather than file for divorce. We all have dreams, but what happens when those dreams die […]
In a recent interview, I was asked, “are leaders born, made or gifted?” My answer? All of the above. I do believe that great leaders are born with natural instincts and personality traits that equip them for leadership, but I also believe that leadership has to be developed. A Fast Company article posted today said […]
For the next 24 hours I will be spending time with 6 amazing ladies who know my world and understand my crazy. These women (and a handful of others who weren’t able to join us this trip) are a small but dynamic group of women who serve as Executive Pastors (or equivalent title) positions in […]
One of my favorite leadership studies in the Bible is Paul. I admire how his life was dedicated to developing the early church. As he traveled from community to community, you see a leader with a deep passion for those he lead. I’m currently doing Sue Edwards’ study of Ephesians (a great Bible study by the […]
One of my favorite leadership studies in the Bible is Paul. I admire how his life was dedicated to developing the early church. As he traveled from community to community, you see a leader with a deep passion for those he lead. I’m currently doing Sue Edwards’ study of Ephesians (a great Bible study by the […]
Join us for the Catalyst Conference October 3-5, 2012 in Atlanta, GA, where 13,000 young leaders will converge for the leadership experience of the year, including high-octane speakers, powerful worship, innovative programming, and a leadership experience unlike any other. I never grow tired of this conference! If you’ve never attended a Catalyst Conference, this is […]
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 I read this scripture this morning and once again God took a passage that I’m quite familiar with and helped me see it in a different way. The fourth phrase is what […]
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