Perhaps the best definition of a stronghold is simply: Believing that a lie is true. The battle for our thoughts is such a reality that while teaching the Corinthian church a lesson on spiritual warfare, the Apostle Paul explained that if [...]
Nothing will sabotage the pursuit of your purpose like a bad attitude. It's a relational repellent that pushes healthy people away from you while drawing toxic relationships closer to you. You can have multiple doctoral degrees from the most prestigious universities or [...]
Any of us can unintentionally pick up bad habits; habits that can hinder our ability to lead well. Like termites in the foundation they can start to eat away at our leadership until eventually we fall through the floor both relationally [...]
Before you can defuse an argument with your spouse you first have to decide that winning at your relationship is more important than winning the argument. Once you've made up your mind that the relationship matters most, you're ready to implement [...]
Which way do you go when either way could be the right way? The most challenging questions to answer in life typically aren't the ones surrounding matters of right and wrong, but between right and right. It's when either way could [...]
Today I want to highlight the difference between a Vision statement, Mission statement, and Core Values. These three are constantly confused with one another. I've seen mission statements called vision statements and vision statements called mission statements. When it comes to [...]
On my last Sunday as the Lead Pastor of Faith Community Church I wanted to share a couple of thoughts with you regarding what seems to be one of the most dreaded words in our culture: CHANGE. We oftentimes don't mind [...]
I love Christmas. Some of the best memories of my entire life are connected to this special time of the year. There's something about celebrating the birth of God's Son that sets this day apart from all the rest. Even the [...]
Are you leading like The Lion? There's something about the "Big Cat" that demands our attention. They are, after all, a bit of a paradox. A lion is the picture of both grace and power. They possess the ability to captivate [...]
The two “Dangerous Definitions” of Loyalty we’ve discovered so far are: Loyalty = Unconditional Agreement. Loyalty = Telling me what I want to hear, rather than what I need to hear. Like I said in the first installment of this series, [...]
