Necessary Components of Formation There are many definitions of leadership. Yet, for those committed to glorifying God and leading others to Him, our leadership ultimately rests on our journey to becoming more like Christ. Spiritual formation is the process through which we are shaped and molded into the image of Christ. With this view, Jesus stands as the ultimate model for our lives and our leadership. 30 Years in the Making: The Holiness of Maturing In a world that pressures... Read more
Repentance is not when you cry, it’s when you change. Repentance isn’t necessarily measured by the presence of tears; it is measured by the presence of change. If you want to be a leader who leads others to life, you need to be well-acquainted with repentance. Simply put, repentance and lament are the pillars of transformational leadership. What is repentance? Repentance is when you willingly acknowledge where you have (or are currently) missed the mark. It involves coming face to... Read more
Seasons Changing in a Laundromat: Reflections on Leadership and Spiritual Growth This morning, as I am sitting in my local laundromat, waiting for the ping to indicate that my clothes are ready to move to the dryer, I’m reminded of how the changing of seasons impacts our spiritual lives and Christian leadership. We are about 7 days from the arrival of our brand-new in-home washer and dryer, and about 7 days past the time when doing a load of laundry... Read more
A Story of Devoted Faith In this story of devoted faith, the woman with the jar approached Jesus. The woman with the jar approached Jesus. Walking past eyes unable to hide their disgust, walking past men whose hearts condemned her for her very presence, she moved forward with measured determination holding in her hands what amounted to her life’s savings. Counting the cost of each step, she put one step in front of the other until they stood face to... Read more
The Pesky Thief If you don’t know what to look out for, you might confuse a bouquet of weeds for pretty wildflowers. Similarly, there is a thief who is after our faith, and if we aren’t on the lookout, our faith might get stolen right from under our eyes. It almost happened to me. Let me tell you a story about abundant faith… As a child, I was always captivated by the fields of wildflowers that I’d pass as my... Read more
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