If something is gained by personal sacrifice, how much more valuable is it to you? An athlete crossing the finish line for their first marathon appreciates that all the time and effort put in to training has been worth it. The same can be said for life. While the idea...
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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.
How Greed Killed Thanksgiving
Last week I noticed something deeply disturbing. As long as I've been living, Thanksgiving was a day to relax with family, friends, football, while enjoying great food. It is the day when we express our gratitude and show appreciation. What's disturbing is how...
This Year I’m Thankful For…
In a few days we will celebrate Thanksgiving.  Historically, It is a day set aside to show how thankful we are. Families and friends will gather to eat, reminiscence, and watch football. It is the one-day we set aside to show our appreciation for all we have been...
Who’s Encouraging You As A Leader
It is not just a leader who needs to be encouraging in an organization. A leader needs to know how to surround themselves with a strong team that can also provide them with support when needed. A leader takes on a lot of responsibility. Because they have a position of...
Personal Checkup: Are You An Encourager
Genuine encouraging words can only be spoken if believe in your team. People can quickly see through empty praise. If you are the type of person that struggles to delegate and prefers to do everything yourself, then you won’t find it very easy to be encouraging. The...
Work Hard – Dreams Come True
I didn't attend worship last Sunday at the Mars Hill Baptist Church because I was being a father. My son Josh & I were on a requiting trip at the University of Louisville. I'm excited to share pictures of his visit to the University of Louisville. It was an...
How Encouraging Is Your Leadership Style
An encouraging word has the power to move mountains, yet harsh words can just as quickly kill ideas, motivation and inspiration. In The Message Bible puts it aptly: “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or truth - you choose" (Proverbs 18:21)....
Book Review: Empty Promises
Just finished Empty Promises: The Truth About You, Your Desires, and the Lies You're Believing by Pete Wilson, author of Plan B, as part of the Thomas Nelson Booksneeze program  Publisher's Description: We all long for more of something in our lives. In our endless...
Tips for Developing a Culture of Encouragement
To be able to offer genuine encouragement as a leader you need to get to know your team players. In working with them you can find out their strengths and weaknesses. Focus your encouragement on both areas. Use an individual’s strengths to build up the team and move...
The Value of Encouragement in Leadership
Encouragement is something that can spur a team on to reach big goals. Any professional sports team will tell you how valuable it is to be playing at a home ground. The encouragement of seeing a stadium filled with team colors as they run out onto the field gives...
Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence and Expectation
Imagine opening a door to a world where your prayers reach the heavens and return to you with answers and miracles beyond your wildest dreams. Bold Prayers: How to Pray with Confidence and Expectation is not merely a book; it's a journey into the heart of faith, where fears are conquered and dreams are realized. Through the pages of this transformative guide, you will learn to speak to the Divine and do so with a boldness that beckons remarkable changes in your life.

