I’ve been with some pastor friends since Sunday. We’ve been talking, crying, playing, laughing, eating, golfing & loving on each other the whole time. These guys are some of my closet friends, hardened Kingdom warriors that have similar battle wounds.

We love  unconditionally, we speak the truth to each other in love. Continue Reading…

When a jet lands on an aircraft carrier and the plane catches the “grab wire” the pilot guns the engine to full throttle! Why do they do that? Just in  case the wire malfunctions, you have enough power to take off and try it again.

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Where will you be in 3-5 years? I know we all have plans, goals & visions for the future. But are there any “Radars” now that can serve as indicators of our future success? I… think there are.

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An incredible demonstration of things to come…

“There will be Earthquakes in many parts of the world”~ Mark 3:18

(Each second of video=1 hour of real time)

 

I about pee my pants, when I hear my wife say, “honey we need to talk.” Maybe I’m the only guy…man enough to admit it, but some of you do too! Those words put a deep sick feeling in the pit of my stomach.

My wife’s words have the greatest impact. No one else can speak life… Continue Reading…

Duct tape is Awesome. Especially for those of us who don’t own, nor know how to use a chest of tools. We have (2) things in our tool box, a hammer and a roll of Duct tape.

Duct tape is a roll of  “Fix it” magic. Leaders are supposed to something like that. A whole role of magic, that can fix things! Continue Reading…

“My message is not my own, it comes from God who sent me.” ~John 7:16

We are called to be like Jesus as leaders. And Jesus got His “sermons” from the Father. Not someone else, not an on-line service, but from God Himself. In other words, the communicator, preacher or teacher needs to spend the time necessary for God to fill them with His “Fire.” Continue Reading…

Recently I began to read and compare Saul & David in the book of 1 Samuel. You probably remember the story. But this is what really stood out to me about leadership.

Saul was given this by the Prophet Samuel: 1 Sam 12.24

Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.

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“I’m not great, I just help make others great!”

That was the comment a friend of mine made to me the other day. Honestly he was saying it with some frustration! From his perspective, he is training and building leaders, and some of them become “A-List” dudes.

He was a little discouraged why he wasn’t on that list, but those he helps seemed to make it. I told him what an honor he had. He gets to be the…

Goose that lays the Golden eggs! Continue Reading…

“Following God just sucks. (Sometimes)”

As much as you would hate to admit it, that is the truth. When we set our hearts to follow God no matter what, a HUGE price is paid. We suffer in our bodies, emotions, finances, families, friends and ministry. Our obedience to God touches every part of who we are. Continue Reading…