How do you react to the phrase “what if”? Does the phrase pull you in a hopeful direction that sees opportunities? Or does it lead…
I have cast my vote in the 2020 election. No, this blog is not about who you should vote for or what values should guide…
What comes to mind when someone says “be strong”? You may think of one of the biblical references where this phrase appears. Or maybe your…
We may not be in the final stages of the pandemic, but leaders are experiencing considerable accumulated fatigue right now. And with that fatigue comes…
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Few people would debate that we’re in a time of crisis. And…
Some high-profile individuals are known for dressing the same way every day. Think of Steve Jobs always wearing a black turtleneck and jeans. The explanation…
What is the overarching narrative that runs through your church or ministry right now? At the risk being too simplistic, it is probably one of…
You probably know the term “Ebenezer,” which means “stone of help.” You may know the story from 1 Samuel 7 in which God miraculously intervenes…
The title of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal read, “America is reopening to tension: Easing restrictions is in some ways turning out…
Two quotes from the news last week caught my attention. As Italy began to loosen its restrictions, an NPR reporter reminded listeners of the early days…