Chicken or the Egg Any great cause, organization, business or strategy has an equally great leader. Growing up, my mom told me time after time, I was a leader. An interesting thing happens when you are told something over and over – it happens. It’s definitely the chicken or the egg debate. Am I a leader […]
God. Blessings. Bigger.
Blessings. I’ve been meditating on the blessings of God recently. I’ve been thinking about what hinders the blessings of God. I’ve been pondering why God blesses when He does. I don’t believe in a series or set of steps to ensure blessing. No magic beans or wands involved in receiving good things from Him. I […]
Up for a game of politics?
Who’d you vote for? Sometimes it seems beside Jesus, the most important person in our world is the person we’re voting for. President, Governor, Senator, Councilperson, School Board Member – it doesn’t matter how high or low the position, it is near and dear to our hearts. Okay, so maybe politics – the voting kind – isn’t your […]
Don’t be a jerk.
The other day my 9-year-old son informed me of the meaning of JERK – Junior Educated Rich Kid If this was the image you had in mind by reading my title (Don’t be a jerk), reimagine it. I also don’t mean Steve Martin from the movie “The Jerk” (see below). Instead picture one of my […]
Where have all the great followers gone?
You are a follower. You read that right. You are a follower. You can’t help it. Don’t worry…I’m a follower too. Truthfully, I like to follow. I want to pay attention to people who I value and trust. I want to know what they are thinking. I want to know what they are learning. I […]
The Focus of ALL Hope
Zero to Hero in 3 days The story of King Saul in the Old Testament is pretty amazing. Saul is promoted from overseeing his father’s donkeys to king in a matter of days. “And I’m here to tell you that you and your family are the focus of all Israel’s hopes.” -1 Samuel 9:20 Samuel the […]
Dreamin’ BIG Dreams
Reset. It’s a new year…it’s time for a reset! Last Sunday morning, CPC focused on DREAMS. The kind of dream that gets you up in the morning. The type of dream that keeps you up at night. 3000 years ago, Solomon took over the reign of king of Israel from his father David. Imagine trying […]