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  • Remember When?

    Remember When?

    Remember when? How many times do we say that when talking with an old friend or a roommate or someone we knew in high school? We usually say it in positive light….

  • Who Do People Say I Am?

    Who Do People Say I Am?

    Matthew 16:13 / When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Can you imagine this moment for Jesus’ disciples? They’ve seen Jesus feed thousands with a couple of fish sandwiches… fish and chips basically. They’ve just heard him lecture them about…

  • How I’m Praying for My Son

    How I’m Praying for My Son

    I’m not a seasoned parent. I can’t offer tons of advice on discipline or how to raise a godly child. But, I am is a praying parent.

  • Leaders Answer the Questions No One Asks

    Leaders Answer the Questions No One Asks

    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…

  • Leader, It’s All About You

    Leader, It’s All About You

    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

    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…