When you stop growing as a leader and start allowing some of the private lapses in judgment to creep in, you are headed towards a destructive personal failure.
He Is Still There
Eventually God WILL show you more of Himself. Just be careful not to get so caught up in the frustration, or so blinded by self-pity, that you miss it when He does.
Distracted by Serving
When I let the busyness of serving overshadow my relationship with God, it’s clear that my perspective has become distorted.
How to Develop Genuine Community
Two Distinct Atmospheres Just a short drive from my office, there are two great places to get a cup of coffee: Starbucks and Dunkin Doughnuts. I enjoy the coffee at both places. But there are definitely some distinct differences between the two places – especially when it comes to choosing a place to talk. At Dunkin Doughnuts, you will likely see more people in line than you will see seated in the chairs and tables found at a typical fast-food restaurant. But at Starbucks, there may be plenty of people in line, but there are often many more gathered at the tables for…
Between the Cross and the Empty Tomb
The time between the cross and the empty tomb must have felt like a crushing defeat.
Discovery: An Incredibly Powerful Small Group Tool
When a person discovers truth on their own, they are more likely to value and embrace it.
What’s Wrong with My Marriage
If your marriage is broken, or unhealthy, or just not what you hoped it would be, your first priority should NOT be fixing your marriage or your spouse.
My Story: A Battle with Pride and People-Pleasing
“They could see my denial. They could see through my mask. The strange thing was… when I looked in the mirror, all I could see what the good image I had been trying to maintain.”
Beyond Swapping Information
“The discussion should go beyond simply giving and getting information. “ I recently watched an interesting dynamic play out during a Small Group discussion. We watched a short video, read through a passage of Scripture, then various people chimed in with their insights, thoughts, and ideas about the passage. Most of the people contributed to the conversation, and most of the people gained something from it. From all appearances, things seemed like a textbook small group discussion. But just below the surface, something was clearly missing. Ultimately, the dialogue had simply been an exchange of information. Don’t misunderstand, it was not necessarily wasted time;…