We all need a friend who will stick closer than a sibling. David was blessed to have this in his friend Jonathan. Who is your Jonathan?
Walk Through Scripture | 1 Samuel 18
Proverbs tells us there is a friend closer than a brother. Every leader needs this riend. Who do you have in your life closer than a brother?
Is this really just the way it is?
Stuck in a hard place, it’s easy to say, “This is just the way it is.” Nope. There is always a choice and salvation available to you.
Grieving with those who Grieve: 4 Ministry Tips
It is a gift to be able to grieve with those who are in grief. But it is a gift that you can learn. Here are 4 tips to grieve with others.
Winning at Leadership = Humility
The best leaders find themselves mixing humility into their leadership. Solomon’s leadership had this attitude and was richly rewarded by God.
Nothing New: Aesop, Disney + Pixar
Disney and Pixar tell great stories, borrowing from sources like Aesop. Scripture tells us there is nothing new under the sun. Do you see it?
Transformed = Rejection, Pain + Discomfort.
Jesus was transformed on a mountain, but in the process learned that lasting transformation would include rejection, pain and discomfort.
What to do with your dream?
The Impossible Dream Our culture celebrates big dreams. We are told to shoot for the moon, swing for the fences and climb tall mountains. We marvel at those who make it big – goals fulfilled. We encourage the ones who have stumbled along the way. I’m no different. In my last post, I shared my desire to […]
Uh oh…now what? What is your purpose?
Purpose and Disillusionment Solomon, ancient king of Israel, is known as one of the wisest men to ever live. He wrote hundreds, maybe thousands of songs and even more deep thoughts (proverbs). Solomon led a nation of millions. He oversaw an empire stretching across his known world. Yet, his personal life crumbled in the end. By all accounts, […]
Joy!
Joy Unspeakable!! My day job, so to speak, is overseeing the children’s ministry of a local church – Cross Points Church. We call the kids ministry Cross Points Kids. I’m hired to be a children’s pastor, but my job is to lead a team of teenagers and adults who teach kids on a weekly basis. […]
