Where there is no leader… …potential is wasted. …vision is hazy. …confusion reigns. …the path of least resistance is taken. …injustice is perpetrated. …the weak are exploited. …people are robbed of value. …teams are ineffective. …initiative is lost. …passion is… Read More »Where there is no leader…
Lead·er ’lē-dər n one in charge or command of others Ser·vant ’sər-vənt n one who expresses submission, recognizance, or debt to another person Par·a·dox ’per-ə-,däks n a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true Mark 10:42-45 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that… Read More »“Not so…” [from the archive]
Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.—Luke 24:49 A definition of the word “power” means the ability to do. You know,… Read More »A.W. Tozer’s thoughts on the Holy Spirit
Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.—Luke 24:49 A definition of the word “power” means the ability to do. You know,… Read More »A.W. Tozer’s thoughts on the Holy Spirit
Could it be a sin not to pray? I’ve taught on prayer too many times to count, and I don’t think I’ve ever taught THAT concept. I’ve told people they’re missing out on blessings. I’ve told them they’re missing out… Read More »Leaders, you’re a sinner if you don’t do this…
Why do lion tamers use the tools they do? I mean the whip makes sense, but why a chair or a stool? I read somewhere that a chair can be very confusing for a lion. The lion is biologically programmed… Read More »The Chair (from the archive)
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” -John 4:18 Seth Godin has this to say in his excellent… Read More »Fear vs. Love [from the archive]
It’s short. It’s sweet. It’s timeless. It needs hardly any explanation or commentary. It applies to church leaders, politicians, artists, designers, Millennials, and especially Baby Boomers. “If the horse is dead, dismount.” Stop flogging that idea that just won’t seem… Read More »“If the horse…” [from the archive]
Is newer always better? Many churches seem to be perpetually clamoring for innovation, perhaps as reaction to those churches that have stayed the same for so long and lost their voice. What could be more important than staying fresh? People… Read More »Is newer always better?
How much time do you spend complaining? Well, I know we don’t like calling it that. How about, “pontificating on what could be improved in certain people and situations?” Great leaders are often idealists, and many get frustrated when things… Read More »Complaining or praying?