Meeting Jesus at work
John's gospel reminds us that when we leave work at the end of the day—convinced we haven't done enough—God perceives the matter quite differently.
Book review: A Non-Anxious Presence
With the advent of a digitally connected world, people are experiencing a much more aggravated sense of anxiety than ever before. As a result, leaders—and churches—must discern how to respond.
4 ways to overcome worry
Worry is giving way to anxiety and unease, dwelling on difficulties and troubles. It’s also a leadership killer.
Five reasons why 2025 will be a pivotal year for many churches
There seems to be a convergence of issues that could have a profound effect on churches in 2025.
Jesus and equality: lessons from His approach
In Jesus's time, there was no concept of equality in the Roman Empire or in Jewish society. So where did Jesus stand on the issue of equality?
Family ties that bind across distance
Through the family, God designed a framework for security, accountability, and the fulfillment of His creation.
Great leaders are great listeners
If you want to lead well today, go on what you know. But if you want to lead well long term, admit you don’t know it all and commit to listening and learning daily.
Thoughts on how to talk to people about God
More and more I’m seeing at the end of the day all we’ve got is our relationship with God and with people. Not the idea of a relationship, but the reality of a relationship.
Morning wisdom from John and Jesus
You and I are never too old to begin to learn something new, so why not jump start your early mornings.
Serving God right where you are
Think you have to change careers to have meaning? Or could you be right where God wants you to be?
Forget trust: the real foundation of successful business partnerships
Business partnerships require more than just trust to be successful.
My 7 do-overs after over 40 years in ministry
As I look back, I think I’d have done a few things differently. Here’s a list of my do-overs.
The value of restoring a brother
Does restoration mean restoring one to leadership? To the same leadership role? Joel Hanson experienced that type of restoration. Hear his amazing story in the first half of our interview with him.
2 ways to avoid the sin of “shoddy work”
Here are two actions to help us avoid becoming the slack worker Solomon calls out in today's proverb.
Hunger for what truly satisfies
Eating just enough for the day demonstrates faith that God will provide just enough again tomorrow.
Book review: Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy is one of the greatest novelists ever to have lived. Many have claimed Anna Karenina is his greatest work. It is often listed as the best novel of all time. Tolstoy called it his first true novel. Because it is often listed as the best novel ever written, I felt obliged to read it.
Riding the waves at work
Surviving in business today takes more than talent and intelligence. It also demands an ability to “ride the waves.”
Are you absolutely sure you’re leading the right team?
Every leader leads two teams; there’s the team you inherited, and there’s the team you built.
Why are 30% of your “active” church members absent on a given Sunday?
Are any of you old enough to remember “perfect attendance awards”?
When good people get depressed
Depression can be situational, spiritual, chemical, physical, and emotional.
