Most of these ideas and quotes are from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Required reading for leaders. Obviously. Liberty is more options to choose from in your environment. Freedom is more internal power to exercise… Read More »Thoughts on being proactive
A friend of mine recently challenged me to write my own eulogy. I know, it sounds more than a little morbid, but it’s actually a really great way to capture your values and life-goals in a brief few statements. I… Read More »Writing your own eulogy
I believe people will pay any amount of money for something they really value. It’s a proven fact in my ministry that students who have been to summer camp in previous years are less likely to respond negatively to a… Read More »Cost, value, and grace
“Grab the bull by the horns.” “If the horse is dead, dismount.” “Kill the sacred cow.” “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” “A living dog is better than a dead lion.” “A bird in the hand is… Read More »Leadership and the ethical treatment of animals…
The distance between “meh” and great is surprisingly short. Sometimes it’s hard to put your finger on why, but there’s no mistaking it. You know when you’ve had great service and you know when you’re “just another customer.” You know… Read More »The distance between “meh” and “great.”
This week I’ve been really struck with the sheer brilliance that is the Church. As a person who really appreciates great design and art, I’ve come to believe that the Church is an amazing example of both. Chalk that one… Read More »Great Idea, God!
Happy 4th of July, everyone! As we Americans celebrate our freedom and independence, remember… “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result… Read More »Freedom Isn’t Free – 10 Quotes on the Atonement
Just a little more action in our plan. Just a little more seasoning in our speech. Just a little more passion in our preaching. Just a little more volition in our worship. Just a little more purpose in our programs.… Read More »Just a little more…
I posted a review of Soulprint by Mark Batterson earlier this week on nickduffel.com. I wanted to share one of his thoughts on confession and self-deception because it is so insightful. “Our potential for sin is exceeded only by our… Read More »Confession
It’s been said many times, and I’ve even said it myself: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result.” I’ve most often heard this statement made in relation to perpetual sin…”a… Read More »The Insanity of Prayer