Chivalry. It’s a word we don’t use much anymore. It sounds old and antiquated. The fact that Zach Hunter chose this word for the title of his newest book says a lot about the author himself. Not that Hunter is… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Chivalry by Zach Hunter
Matthew 28:18-20 contains what has become known as “The Great Commission:” Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the… Read More »As you go… [from the archive]
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…
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. —Colossians 4:2 Dr. Moody Stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Among these rules is… Read More »A.W. Tozer’s thoughts on prayer
Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley has been around for a while, and I can’t believe I haven’t read it until now. Originally published in 2003, it has been a called a modern classic of leadership writing. It deserves this… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley
T.S. Eliot’s amazing and confounding poem, The Hollow Men, contains the following words: Between the conception And the creation Between the emotion And the response Falls the Shadow Heather Van Aelst says this in her analysis of the The Hollow Men: “This… Read More »The Shadow Falls
Management has gotten a bad rap in recent years. In leadership circles, “manager” is even viewed as something of a dirty word. Some articles and videos imply that management is tantamount to leadership sell-out. You have given up the high… Read More »Re-framing management
Here’s a graphic I threw together for Dream Hour, a weekly class I lead that teaches practical leadership skills to high school students. Doesn’t get any more practical than Proverbs! Thought I would share… (click for larger)
Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and… Read More »One, but not alone
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…