What Do Pastors and Deep Sea Divers Have in Common?
SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. The deep-sea diver goes to extreme depths in search of treasure that most will never find in…
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5 Ways to Find More Joy at Christmas
But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for…
Here Are 5 Mistakes Pastors Make at Christmas
It is hard to be a Christian at Christmas – especially for pastors and leaders. Why? We can blame the culture, the powers and…
10 Ways to Overcome a Sense of Loss This Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. As the song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But, for some people,…
Why We Should Pray for Young Pastors
I love young pastors. They’re some of the most creative, passionate, committed people I know. I do fear for them, though. Here’s why: Many…
Here Are 7 Things Every Leader Needs to Quit
I’ve often wished I could say something to every leader. Some things I’ve learned the hard way. I often share things leadership should do,…
May We Lead with Love on the Line
These days I spend a lot of time on airplanes. I love working with organizations across the country but that inevitably means hours and hours…
Pastors Can Make the Worst Friends
Most pastors are nice people, they just don’t make good friends. That may seem harsh to say, but as a pastor, I think it…
Here Are 5 Ways Leaders Can Grow in Self-Awareness
Did you know without self-awareness, a leader is stuck? In fact, the biggest hindrance to a leader’s development is not intelligence or work ethic but…