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  • What To Do In The Face of Adversity

    What To Do In The Face of Adversity

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    So picture this… You’ve spent 3 years with 12 guys. You’ve given them everything you had. You’ve gently guided them. You’ve taught them. You’ve empowered them. You’ve fed them.

  • The Fuel of Frustration

    The Fuel of Frustration

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    Life can be frustrating, can’t it? I think we learn that more and more the older we get and the more life experience we have. If you don’t believe me, have a child, buy a house, or just live life for a few days.

  • This Is Your Greatest Asset

    This Is Your Greatest Asset

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    Sometimes, we’re best known for what we didn’t have to do. We all have responsibilities. Let’s face it, adulting is tough work. There are bills to pay, children to care for, responsibilities at work, volunteer responsibilities, and the list goes on and on. However, much of that stuff is expected. It’s maintaining, not ground breaking.…

  • Back Up! How to View Your Present in a Better Light

    Back Up! How to View Your Present in a Better Light

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    A few months ago, I bought a new (to me) truck. I had been looking for several months for a the perfect truck in the perfect price range. I was proud of my patience and it paid off. Of course, we always think we got a good deal on whatever vehicle we buy, but I’m…

  • The Leadership Gap

    The Leadership Gap

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    It happens in life and it happens in our leadership… It’s the gap between where we are and where we want to be. It’s the gap between where our organization is and where we know it needs to be. How we manage this gap and how we operate while in the gap goes a long…

  • The Question All Leaders Must Answer Correctly

    The Question All Leaders Must Answer Correctly

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    Deuteronomy 31:1-4 He said, “I am now 120 years old, and I am no longer able to lead you. The LORD has told me, ‘You will not cross the Jordan River.’ 3 But the LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy the nations living there, and you will take…

  • 3 Things Every Leader Should Be Doing

    3 Things Every Leader Should Be Doing

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    Learning Leaders are learners. When we stop learning, we’ll soon quit leading… leading well at least. The thing that I’ve learned from some of the best leaders I’ve ever been around is that they’re willing to learn from anyone. It doesn’t have to be an “expert” in a field or even a leader, but they’re…

  • Leaders Answer the Questions No One Asks

    Leaders Answer the Questions No One Asks

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    My wife and I recently moved. Until we sell our house, we’re renting an apartment in Greenville, S.C. To make room for everything after downsizing from the house to a two bedroom apartment, we didn’t bring the washer and dryer. The apartment complex has a nice laundry room that is just a short walk from our…

  • Leader, It’s All About You

    Leader, It’s All About You

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    As a leader, it’s not about you. Or, maybe it is. Not completely about you. The mission, vision, and organization are still about something much more than you, but so much of your effectiveness in leading your department or organization or even family is about you.

  • Ways to Quickly Build Influence

    Ways to Quickly Build Influence

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    This post comes from a personal place for me. After 6 years at my previous church, I’m in a new place of service. I’m with new people, new coworkers, and a new environment. Being a pastor and someone who wants to influence the lives of the people around me for the kingdom, I’ve been doing…