Have you ever noticed how circular life really is? We start not knowing anything, and enjoy it immensely (childhood). Eventually we think we know everything, but everyone else still thinks we don't know anything; this causes a lot of frustration (adolescence, end of...
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Get 1% Better every day
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'm Done…I Give Up
There’s an old saying: Winners never quit and quitters never win. Wrong! What if I told you that successful people quit ALL THE TIME. Would you believe me? If not, I challenge you to keep reading. Every new business, project, career, or ministry starts out...
The Most Important Thing I'm Putting Off (Ministry)
One of the blessings of reaching people and meetings needs is that they tell others and pretty soon you're filled to capacity without space for others to sit. One church in many locations is a recent trend I believe is here to stay. Many of us have wanted to be in...
One Worthy Goal For 2011 – Simplify
We were not created to have miserable and joyless lives. We were created to have abundant and joyful lives. But most of us, such a life is elusive at best and seemingly impossible at worst. Why? We have too much going on and are constantly inundated with requests...
Friday’s Top 5 Truths About Change
We live in a changing world. Someone recently said, “the only constant in the world is change.” Let’s face it, we’re changing every year, month, and each week. Truthfully, how many of us look the same as we did five years ago? Not many! Things are changing right...
Now That I'm 44…
On December 2, I celebrated my 44th birthday with family and close friends. During the week of Thanksgiving, we loaded up a rental minivan and hit the highway headed to Jackson, MS. We had a great time bonding with family, shopping, and of course - EATING! I'm...
3 Key Traits Every Visionary Must Possess
We hear a lot about how leaders must have a burning red-hot vision from God. If we accept Bill Hybel's definition of vision (I do), then what exactly does it mean to have a vision? How can you tell if you're moving in the right direction? Great! I'm glad you're...
My Vision…My Dream…My World
Vision is a "preferred picture of what could be and what should be" according to megachurch pastor Bill Hybels. Furthermore, He goes on to say, "when you put the right words to a vision or principle, it becomes axiomatic. It begins to live! It becomes memorable and...
Top 5 Black Friday Shopping Suggestions
What is Black Friday you might ask, It’s the day after thanksgiving, the kick off of the holiday shopping season, a day you will find great deals, and lots of people. If you have never done a black Friday before you will need to have a plan in place. You can’t...
Friday's Top 5 Success Tips
I am a voracious reader. In fact, I love to read and I never pass up an opportunity to visit bookstores. I will literally sit for hours, scan book & magazines, and fill my Moleskine notebook with pertinent information. This week I invite you to join me and take...
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.

