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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.

UPDATE – I'm keeping my iPhone

UPDATE – I'm keeping my iPhone

Those who know me will tell you that I'm the consummate gadget man.  In fact, some secretly call me "Inspector Gadget."  I just left the Apple Store (they know me on a 1st name basis) and got a chance to review a few of the proposed updates for the...

Psst…Anybody want an iPhone?

Psst…Anybody want an iPhone?

I finally pulled the plug on it and decided to sell my iPhone. Now I am back to my Verizon wireless BlackBerry 8830 and boy am I happy – no ELATED!!! If you truly need the features of the BlackBerry, the  iPhone  won't replace the BlackBerry.  I've had...

The Biggest Mistake of them all…

The Biggest Mistake of them all…

1. KEEPING PEOPLE PAST THEIR EXPIRATION DATE.   I'm what you call an eternal optimist.  My first instinct is to see the best in people and work to bring it out in the open.  I've sent people to conferences, personally mentored them, invested time...

A "DEEP" Question regarding Heaven…

A "DEEP" Question regarding Heaven…

At Mars Hill, I often brag on our members because we have some of the most sincere people on this side of heaven.  Additionally, they are some of the smartest people I've ever met.  Often, I receive emails on various topics that get my attention.  This...

2nd Dumbest Mistake…

2nd Dumbest Mistake…

2. PUTTING PROJECTS BEFORE PEOPLE. Ecclesiastes 7:18 says, "The man who fears God will avoid all extremes." This is one of those areas where we need to embrace the tension between relating with people and accomplishing the mission/getting the job done. ...

What an AWESOME Worship Experience Today!

What an AWESOME Worship Experience Today!

I am almost positive that I do not have the words to describe what has taken place this year at Mars Hill.  God has BLOWN ME AWAY…there is no way that any one person OR group of people can take credit for what we’ve seen…only Jesus could have done this. ...

3rd Dumbest Mistake…

3rd Dumbest Mistake…

3. TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM RATHER THAN THE PROCESS.  A problem is an obstacle which makes it difficult to achieve a desired goal, objective or purpose.  Furthermore, it refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. In a broad sense, a...

4th Dumbest Mistake…

4th Dumbest Mistake…

4. DELEGATING TASKS INSTEAD OF RESPONSIBILITY.  In my humble opinion, the most overused and overrated buzzword in ministry today is “excellence.” As a pastor of a thriving urban church, I am committed to excellence in my life and the life of Mars Hill. Because of...

5th Dumbest Mistake…

5th Dumbest Mistake…

5. ASSUMING THINGS ARE EITHER BLACK OR WHITE.  According to Wikipedia, a grey area is a term for a border in-between two or more things that is unclearly defined, a border that is hard to define or even impossible to define, or a definition where the distinction...

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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.