Great coffee. Fresh watermelon on a hot summer day. Roasted vegetables that were brushed with balsamic. Cherry pie from my favorite pie shop in Chicago. My mom’s famous stuffing and cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving… I love the flavors of all of these things. They’re all different. They’re all satisfying. They should not all go in […]
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What makes leaders and teams so effective that living out their mission and achieving their vision is inevitable? And what are the habits that we can cultivate which end up nurturing our effectiveness for the long run? These questions have been following me around for years. As I look in on the lives of healthy,
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If you have influence over others, and you’re in a position where you can maximize the talents and passions of others in order to reach an envisioned outcome, then you’re a leader. Some of the greatest children’s ministry leaders I’ve met are changing the world because they’ve asked themselves these five questions: Where should I
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What moves you? I’m not talking about the things that stir your affections. Like a hobby or pastime, or a piece of music. What shifts you, alters your spirit, changes your direction, robs your focus, impacts your choices and decisions…what moves you? For me, it’s simple. Unmet expectations. When my heart is set on something
It is projected that 80 percent of Millennials will have families by 2023. Did you know that over half of this generation already has kids? As a children’s and family ministry leader, you likely wrestle often with two questions. The truth is that the future of the kids in your ministry and your church depends
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There is a common sight that begins every August in Michigan. Flock after flock of large birds, flying overhead in the distinct and intentional shape of a “V”. Being one of the first signs that summer is coming to a close, I normally choose to ignore it! But this year I happen to find myself
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Charlottesville. I’ve been drawn repeatedly to Paul’s opening words to the church in Corinth. He writes, “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV What Paul is getting at
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Over the past couple of weekends, I have been volunteering in the 4s-K room at my church, teaching the large group lesson. You guys, I love this age. 4s-Kindergarten is my not-so-secret favorite age to teach. One of the stories I taught was about Josiah, the young king. We read about Josiah in 1 Chronicles
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One year, I went back and counted the number of adult services I had attended. 6. That’s it. Some of you reading this right now are gasping because 6 is pretty low. Others are reading this right now and are a little jealous because 6 is how many services you’ve been to in 6 years.
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It’s natural to keep a comfortable distance from things that pain us if it is at all in our power. I think that is why Good Friday has always been so complicated to me in my adult life. Can we just breeze past this part and quickly make our way to the empty tomb? Good
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