Leading through listening
Friday, September 28th, 2007Matt Markins and I are in the middle of an eight church tour. We have mapped out the top thirty to fifty churches and with about four to five trips in the next nine months should get to most of those. Today we are finishing up with three more churches in Virginia.
What do we hope [...]
Differences
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007I have yet to find another human being just like me. Most of the people who know me say this is a good thing. One principle I can remember from marriage and family class in college–(taught by Dr. Miley) was that we tend to marry people who are different from ourselves. He would say that [...]
Remotes
Monday, September 24th, 2007I am a man and I love remotes. They make remotes for just about everything, TV, VCR (There are a few still around), DVD, Cable, Satellite, Fireplace, radios, even my computer came with a remote.
Remotes have changed society but has society been changed by remotes? I think it says we want convenience, we want high [...]
The List
Friday, September 21st, 2007Do you ever get to the end of your day with more on your “to do” list AKA The List than you started? Seems at times you mark one item off only to add two more. I often rewrite The List every morning on a post it note on my desk or I retype it [...]
Great Studies
Thursday, September 20th, 2007Have you ever written a Bible study on an elective topic, such as a Bible character, a study for new believers, or some other topic? We are recruiting a handful of writers for our digital division. Contact me through the “contact me” tab above on the blue bar.
I know there must be some incredible teachers [...]
Moans and groans
Monday, September 17th, 2007When my wife was expecting our son, she would utter these slightly perceptible groans or moans. This began to occur when she was about eight months along. I can assure you that if I had been “great with child,” I would have been screaming in pain way before the birthing process began. She was the [...]
Mission or men?
Friday, September 14th, 2007Mission or men is the dilemma or question often posed to any stage of leadership in the military. Whether you are a squad leader, platoon sergeant, or an officer, this is a very real circumstance. It goes something like this…
So do you complete the mission or care for your men?
Most decisions do not go to [...]
CLEAR Confusion
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007Have you ever picked up a glass in a restaurant, took a drink of tea, and found the taste of coke in your mouth? Your mind is temporarily confused though it recognizes the taste. This confusion has occurred recently with many of our churches receiving a magazine entitled CLEAR Magazine. I have had numerous calls [...]
Please Do Not Disturb
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007When I check into a hotel alone, I have a personal policy that I hang the “Do not disturb” door hanger on the room’s door immediately. I do this for two primary reasons, each of which is for personal protection.
The first is that I do not want anyone who may be paid a below average [...]
Which one are you?
Friday, September 7th, 2007In a recent presidential debate one of the candidates asserted that managing was not sufficient, you must lead. Most any soldier would wholeheartedly agree. In order to grow an organization, you must employ this principle.
It is not enough to manage people, supplies, or finances; you must also manage a vision and direction. We all know [...]
