May 19, 2016 | Calling, Leadership, Spirituality, Uncategorized
“God however you want to use me today, I’m open.” Ten words that can change your life. I breathed those ten words to God this past Sunday morning, in preparation for speaking at a Metro Detroit Church. Not only did those words change the course of my day… they changed...
May 12, 2016 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Work
Shooting stars are so cool to watch. They produce a bright streak of light in the sky, caused by the entry of a small meteoroid into the Earth’s atmosphere. Imagine laying on a beach during the summer at night, looking up at the sea of stars, and then all of a sudden,...
May 6, 2016 | Calling, Career, character, Leadership, Marriage, Pastor's Kids, Relationships, Rest, Work
I love football. This past weekend was a football-lover’s dream—the 2016 NFL Draft. Laremy Tunsil, considered the most talented player in the draft, was the surefire #1 pick. Until a photo emerged of him wearing a gas mask attached to a bong. Tunsil tumbled all...
Apr 29, 2016 | Calling, Productivity, systems, Uncategorized, Work
Over breakfast with a pastor this week, the subject of pastoral/church health emerged. (I know… you’re shocked). My friend wondered out loud about the contribution that systems—or a lack thereof—make to the overall health of a leader. Systems is a cool word for...
Apr 21, 2016 | Calling, Career, Fear, Leadership, Productivity, Rest, Uncategorized, Work
Coming alongside leaders and joining them on their journey is one of the greatest privileges in life. The longer I work with leaders, the more I realize the majority of them struggle with one thing more than any other. And it’s not what you think. It’s not fame or...
