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(Part 2) The State of the American Church: The Narcissism of Minor Differences
Leadership is important; maybe I should say, critical. Or you could even use the word, vital. Anyone who wants to be effective in any endeavor has to understand the principles of leadership and get really, really, really good at them. That’s a given. We all understand that. And with that said, let me say this.
The [...]
The State of the American Church: The Narcissism of Minor Differences
With the coming of 2010 I’ve made a commitment to take a decidedly different turn in the focus of my future efforts. It’s a focus toward something and away from something else. Let me explain.
For 37 years, I’ve focused on the church as a movement. Leadership in particular has been one of my favorite subjects; [...]
An Open Letter to All You Fathers Out There Raising Sons
Over the years of dealing with families, family issues, parenting, and the challenges that come with it, I’ve noticed a trend developing.It was true in my home, and it’s true in so many others. Here it is: Fathers who are either passive, afraid, or just totally disengaged in the parenting process.
Now let me be honest. [...]
People Don’t Want to Help You Build Your Church, Your Company, Or Anything Else, For That Matter. Have You Noticed?
The last few years have been an amazing time of transition for me, Paula, and our family. It is the greatest gift that God has ever given me in my adult life. I’ve been able to sit back, watch, and observe. Yes, I’ve blogged, I’ve written, I’ve spoken, I’ve married a lot of people, [...]
Shame on Us for Celebrating the Fall of a Hero
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the Tiger Woods issue. I want to learn something from this just because it seems to happen all too often. Our heroes fall and somehow we celebrate it. But something inside of us is glad that there is this all too human side of Tiger Woods. We like [...]
5 Things Only You Can Do For Yourself; OR Learning To Lead Your Own Life
For all of us, we play two essential roles in life: those of leader, and follower. In some environments you’re a leader, and in other environments you’re a follower. Let me suggest one environment in which you are always responsible to take the lead; and that is, in your own life.
You are the president of [...]
What Can We Learn From The Debacle in Oakland?
As a leader, I’m always looking for leadership lessons. I’m trying to soak up the experiences that I see in the headlines each and every day. This week with Al Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders, coming out and crucifying his former coach, it was a great opportunity to learn an important lesson.
I’ll be the [...]
Asking Too Little; Demanding Too Much
I don’t know about you but I am really sick and tired of books and articles talking about how lazy, insecure, and undisciplined the American Christian is.
Too many people are moaning about the lack of commitment and discipline as we respond to polls taken by various organizations. I don’t put a lot of stock in [...]
Dave Rave – Seven Ways to Create Goodwill
One of the most important things for you to remember is that your success is dependent almost solely on other people. By that I mean, you can work hard, invest, prepare, plan, and even be educated, but unless other people come to the table, you’re simply going to be spinning your wheels. How do you [...]
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