Leadership Principles from the Vending Machine – The 85-Cent Principle
I recently went to a vending machine to purchase a snack. The Twix bar in slot B-3 was calling my name. It cost eighty-five cents. “Eighty-five cents?” I thought. What an odd price for a vending...
View ArticleNo Fighting on Everest
A few years ago, I was struck by a news story reporting a fight near the top of Mount Everest between climbers and their Nepalese sherpas. A brawl at more than 25,000 feet, close to the summit (29,029...
View ArticleWhat’s Your 95 MPH Fastball?
A couple of months ago I had lunch with one of those Yodas--those wise, older pastors who have been in ministry so long they ooze wisdom without knowing it. This gentleman could offer commentary on...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 157
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: It has been a while since I’ve posted completely original content. It’s been two months since my last stream of consciousness. Remember, the thoughts are my own,...
View ArticleAvoiding Death by Attitude
The most overlooked and underrated trait of people who serve in healthy, growing churches is a positive attitude. This isn’t to be mistaken for blindness to obstacles or a “yes man/woman” posture. I’m...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 159
Here’s what’s on my mind this Friday: I have a book due by November 1. It’s time to get intense about the writing process, so posting may be sparse. But, stay tuned…good things are on the horizon,...
View ArticleBehold!
New Vintage Church held a worship night a couple of weeks ago. Sometimes it’s good to just worship for God’s own sake. No agenda other than to just glorify God and bask in His presence. The theme of...
View ArticleWe are On the Same Team
We're on the same team, and I'm glad. So, let's not compare ourselves to one another or compete with one another. It's a real discipline to learn how to be around other churches constantly without...
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