Leadership
How I think about Discouragement – Part 2
#2: Discouragement is Temporary. The best thing to remember when discouragement hits is that it’s not forever! I have adopted a phase that says, “Don’t worry, Matt, it won’t look like this forever.” When I was a kid I used to love watching these painter guy on PBS after school. Inevitably he would start whatever…
Read MoreHow I Think about Discouragement – Part 1
Over the past 17 years of leading people, I have discovered that there are just some things that come along with leading others that are out of my control. One of those is discouragement. If you’re a leader, then you’re going to face discouragement from time to time. What do we do about it when…
Read MoreGPS Series Recap
I hope that seeing the notes from the message last Sunday was helpful. Again, I believe this message has the power to change people’s lives. If you haven’t read the book, The Divine Mentor, by Wayne Cordeiro, I highly recommend it as well. I really have him to thank for so much of the content…
Read MoreGPS Series Recap – #4 Possible Enhancements to our Time with God
4. Possible Enhancements.A. Give yourself a chance to develop the habit of this.– If you’ll do something for 21 days, it has a high likelihood of becoming a long-term habit.– Don’t let yourself get condemned when you miss a day!– Satan loves using condemnation and guilt.– Refuse it!!!B. Although there is not guilt or pressure,…
Read MoreGPS Series – Recap – #3 Have a Plan for Your Time with God
“…What do we need? #3…”3. Plan. – God’s greatest desire is that we become Self-Feeders.– BEING HUNGRY ON THE COUCH ILL.– Wives, suppose your husband is watching a game on TV, & wants something to eat…– Get up and get it yourself!!! (Have fun…)– The same is true with God!– He desires for us to…
Read MoreGPS – Series Recap – #2 We Must Come Prepared to Hear from God
On Sunday, I finished the GPS series. Today, I want to give you my full preaching notes for Point #2: Preparation. “…the 2nd thing we need is… ”2. Preparation. A. We must come into this time with an expectation that God is gonna speak to us.– MEETING WITH SOMEONE IMPORTANT ILL.– I always have a…
Read MoreGPS Series – Recap – Day 1 – Make Time with God a Priority
Hey everyone, I hope that you have already found time today to spend a few minutes with God reading through the 2 chapters of our reading plan! I wanted you to have my details notes from the message yesterday of GPS – Part 5. I believe it is one of the most important messages I’ve…
Read MoreHow I Lead Myself – Part 5
To conclude our conversation about Leading Ourselves, I want to drill down in one final way: #5: I have had to learn to Control My Integrity. The reality of our life is this: We are the only person who can write our integrity by-line. For example, I’m the only person who can complete the following…
Read MoreHow I Lead Myself – Part 4
#4: I have had to learn to Control My Self. I said it yesterday, but I think it bears repeating: The Art of Self-Discipline is the difference between Good Leaders and Great Leaders. The undisciplined leader is a leader without longevity. I made the statement in The Up the Middle Church, my first book, scheduled…
Read MoreHow I Lead Myself – Part 3
The Art of Self-Discipline is the difference between Good Leaders and Great Leaders. One of the greatest disciplines of leadership is learning the art of Leading Ourselves. Here’s part 3… #3: I have had to learn to Control My Decisions. One of the great indicators of a maturing leader is their ability to own their…
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