If you're anything like me, then the chances are that you've had your fair share of struggles as a leader. These obstacles can be frustrating but in reality, aren't so much an issue to overcome rather than the everyday bumps in our careers and personal lives; this is what I write about on my blog.
I would like to think it was easy to be married to me for 21 years but my wife’s commitment to be with me drew her into a life of many challenges. Don’t misunderstand, we’ve been blessed in many ways and we’ve had many good years together. Yet the life of a Pastor (or...
Each day has troubles. Sometimes the troubles are so great that we think they will break us. Unimaginable troubles...we never saw coming, hit us with such force, we are knocked down. We look up, searching for help, but we feel weighted down where we are. God knows we...
Someone once said “your past can be used as a crutch or a springboard to a better tomorrow." Those who use their past as a crutch are hindered by it and fail to move forward. Our past is important because it influences our future, it reminds us of God’s grace, and...
What do you do when you've run out of options? We all have times when we feel we have no options. However, we can learn how to face these crises by remembering the children of Israel. "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD swept the sea back by...
Life has a way of rearranging your schedule without your permission. If you had a chance to go back and time redo life, would you? Everyone has made poor choices or done something in their past that could possibly be labeled as regrettable. But, think about it. The...
Bruno Mars is not alone when he wakes up singing, Oh, today I don’t feel like doing anything. I just want to lay in my bed. Let’s face it - some days it’s harder than others to drag ourselves out of bed & jumpstart our day. I call it winning “World War Me.” It’s...
Humility increases our appreciation for God. To respect God's majesty, we must compare ourself to his greatness. When we look at creation, we often feel small by comparison. To feel small is a healthy way to get back to reality, but God does not want us to dwell on...
I love history! It gives you an opportunity to learn about your past and stand on the shoulders of giants. What's more exciting than learning history is MAKING history. That's exactly what we're doing at the Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago. We're celebrating...
I am surprised and humbled by the overwhelming response to this week’s post, “Humbling Lessons In Change & Transition.” If you missed it, you can read it HERE. (Sanctuary renovation - 2011) In 2011, I shared some new and exciting changes at Mars Hill Baptist...
I’ll admit, as a leader it’s quite easy to get caught up with a vision. It’s natural because as leader’s we’re encouraged to look out for opportunities and then take the lead in making things happen. But sometimes we find ourselves alone out front, and wonder what...
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