Personal
A Perfect Day: Some Ideas for Creative Leaders
As a Creative Leader, it is necessary for me to get away from the office and write, create, think, etc. That is my job. I “get paid” to create & think. Our organization moves forward best when I am doing these things. Consequently, my assistant schedules entire days where I am not just out of…
Read MoreSome Days I want to Quit!
Recently, on a Sunday morning, I woke up feeling like I wanted to quit. Perhaps you have experienced the same thing. Maybe it’s not Sunday for you, maybe it was Monday, or Friday, but I bet you’ve had one of those mornings. As a pastor, mine comes frequently on Sundays… The point is, as a…
Read More5 Things I'm thankful for on Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here is the 75 second version of what I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving day! I hope it inspires your thankfulness as well… 1. My wife, kids and family I get to walk with. There is no way to express how much I love and appreciate them. I could not be what…
Read MoreA New Year's Challenge for Your Leadership Growth. I dare you to…
Hey leaders, I got one for ya. I challenge every leader reading this right now to take this personal growth challenge in 2011. I call it a “Thinker Saturation.” Here’s what it is: When you find an author, leader or communicator that you admire in some area (finance, leadership, marketing, team-building, etc.) make a decision…
Read MoreAdditional Thoughts on "The Sabbath"
Yesterday, in our Vintage Series, I talked about how taking a day off, “Never Goes Out of Style.” I have already gotten so much feedback from so many of you about how you felt like I was talking right to you. (Which I love by the way…) However, I also had a few questions about…
Read More5 Decisions I've Made About Me – Part 1
LIfe has a way of getting busy, doesn’t it? I mean, the stuff of life can distract us pretty easily, pretty much everyday. However, with limited time & limited resources, I know that, as a leader, I’ve got to make the most of the Talents, Giftings, Hopes & Dreams I’ve been given. After all, it’s…
Read MoreOswald Chambers "My Utmost for His Highest"
When it comes to my devotional life, I struggle to find consistency. In fact, I have this on-going theory that just about the time I get into a routine or rhythm with my prayer life/Bible reading life/devotional life, God makes me change it up. Anyway, about a week ago, I bought a copy of Oswald…
Read MoreA Lesson in Margin from my 2 Boys!
This morning on the way to school, I had the opportunity to teach my 7 year old and 4 year old about Margin. I was attempting to help them understand why we want our mornings to be Peaceful and not Stressful. Here’s a synopsis. We live crazy lives. Which is okay, in fact we prefer…
Read MoreEaster Sunday @ NLC
Hey everyone, On Sunday afternoon, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far God has brought our church in the last 6 years. We went to my parent’s house in Cape Coral for Easter Lunch. That’s the house that Sarah and I lived in for 5 1/2 years before mom and dad retired last fall.…
Read MoreI'm excited about Easter
Hey all, I just wanted to post a quick note to tell you how excited I am about Easter Sunday at NLC this year! It’s hard to believe that 6 years ago there were 6 of us in my living room! I just got finished practicing my message for Sunday Morning & I can’t wait…
Read More