I Lost My Shoulders

Yesterday we celebrated the life of a dear friend and mentor, Jimmy Holt. Jimmy was a firecracker of a guy.  He lived life to the fullest and didn’t waste a minute.  He was constantly improving himself and surrounded himself with others who subscribed to the same mentality. When I joined the Cross Point staff and […]

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She Noticed Me

I was 15.  shy.  insecure.  timid.  nervous.  scared. Standing over to the side of her busy ice cream shop, I waited patiently for an opportunity to inquire about a job.  I’m quite certain that I nearly bolted out a few times, but I needed to do this.  I wanted to work here.  I needed a […]

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Growing as a Leader

If I know anything about leadership, it’s that it doesn’t come easy. Yes, some people have a natural gift toward leadership, however growing and developing as a leader is hard work.  It won’t just happen.  A position of authority won’t miraculously make you a good leader.  Being called a leader doesn’t make you a good […]

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Gifted to Lead Session 3 & 4

In session three Nancy Ortberg spoke about “Creating a Rhythm of Life”.  Her key question was: What can you do to create a rhythm in your life that renews the life of God in you? In this question she is referring to both how we are connecting with and growing in Christ as well as […]

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Gifted to Lead Session 3 & 4

In session three Nancy Ortberg spoke about “Creating a Rhythm of Life”.  Her key question was: What can you do to create a rhythm in your life that renews the life of God in you? In this question she is referring to both how we are connecting with and growing in Christ as well as […]

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Just One Step

Just a step or two ahead. We all just need someone a step or two ahead of us to teach us, to coach us, to mentor us, to guide us. Sometimes I forget this and aspire to learn from the biggest church out there, the most prominent leader in culture, the most accomplished female, the […]

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