We love the “How To" articles and books, don’t we? I’m a big fan when I need to know what I don’t know, and I’m a sucker for a shortcut.…
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I look around and see rancor, ignorance, division, tribalism, nationalism, dishonesty, and slander. There’s so many hurting people who are trying to be heard—the #metoo, #blacklivesmatter, and #churchtoo movements; refugees;…
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Last weekend I attended a class reunion of too many years to admit to. Attending it was fun, sad, and sweet all at the same time. We laughed at our…
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Last week we traveled to the Big Bend area of Texas—far, far west of our home in DFW on the border of Mexico. Although we lived in West Texas a…
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As the leader, talk as much as possible. The group is a captive audience, so be sure to share with them all that God is showing you in your study…
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Watching a young toddler try to place boxes inside one another reminded me of trying to place a person in a position of leadership that require a good fit. With…
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Years ago we had a peach tree in our side yard. As it grew, it began to produce the most delicious peaches ever! One year we had a bumper crop,…
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It’s the first day of spring. The flowering trees in North Texas have been particularly gorgeous this year, perhaps because of heavy rainfall in February. Native redbud and dogwood trees…
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Studies, books, and articles cite a number of leadership essentials in common. The one that surprised me the most in secular studies was care. Believers are called to love and…
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Character in leaders isn't highly prized in our culture. Not realizing that lack of integrity negatively affects the task of leadership, our world often chooses leaders based on their celebrity,…
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