Mike BonemIt’s only a small step to go from the reality of responsibility to a misguided attempt to be in control.
I didn’t publish my regular e-newsletter in June. It’s the first time I’ve skipped a month in almost 10 years. The reason is not a…
In Houston, where I live, most of the homes are built on concrete foundations. A common saying here is, “There are only two kinds of…
Leading change is much more than coming up with a great idea. It’s more than putting the wheels in motion for a new initiative. It…
MikeThis strange time of isolation is surprisingly one of the loudest seasons I have ever experienced. The TV features a different “breaking news” story every few minutes that seems even more urgent than the last.
This is an unprecedented time in which to lead any kind of organization – church, ministry, business, school, government. That much is obvious.
There is always a price to be paid in leadership. In stressful and uncertain times, when leaders need to step up more than ever, that price tends to be much higher. But just like a car engine, if you run above the red line for too long, damage will occur.
Have you ever ridden Disney’s iconic Space Mountain roller coaster? If so, you know that other roller coasters have more thrill features – bigger drops, loops, etc. But that doesn’t mean Space Mountain lacks intensity.
Not long ago, I wrote about hearing the quiet whisper of God’s voice while walking along the beach and watching the sun rise. It happened again a few weeks later. This time, rather than strolling on a beach, I was hurrying to the airport for another hectic day. Driving east on the busy freeway, I saw the sun begin to creep over the horizon in a beautiful ball of fire. And it seemed like God said, “Just savor the moment.”
