Underdogs Alternates

  In honor of the 1 month mark on the release of my book, God of the Underdogs, here’s a funny little take on some “Underdog” wordings that well, didn’t make the cut. Enjoy. By the way, if you haven’t gotten the book yet, make sure you do, go here. Under FOG – Not enough…

Read More

My Perfect Day – A Help 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 More

5 Questions to Ask Someone Soon…

5 Questions to Ask Someone Soon: Whether you are spending time with a friend, a spouse, a co-worker or someone you are coaching or mentoring, these 5 questions can lead to some great conversations and/or opportunities to learn, teach and grow for both of you.   1. What has Surprised you Recently? There is much…

Read More

The Underdogs Original Song – Now Available!!! (You Made a Way)

  Obviously, everything around our world is buzzing with excitement over the God of the Underdogs launch last week. And from all we’ve heard, the 400+ churches who are doing the series are super excited as well. It’s been fun to see the various creative pieces and elements that the different churches have come up…

Read More

Thankful for Rick Warren writing the Foreword for the Underdogs Book

Last year, in preparation for the release of my book God of the Underdogs, I began praying about who the best possible person could be to write a foreword for the book. Who’s story was an Underdog Story? And of course, so many names hit the list, but one name in particular kept coming back…

Read More

Today's the Day! The National Launch of God of the Underdogs

After nearly 2 years of planning, processing, writing, stressing, editing and working, the day has finally arrived for the National release of the God of the Underdogs book! So many people have asked me recently, “Are you nervous?” And honestly my answer is always the same. I say, “No, I just want the message to…

Read More

Be the Underdog #10 – I Hate Insecurity!

At the end of the day, I believe the greatest enemy to most of our potential as leaders, is ourselves. A few years ago I was on a studying and planning retreat and I began praying for many of my closest friends and colleagues in ministry. After several minutes of truly interceding for each of…

Read More

Be the Underdog #9 – Slim Chances

  In chapter 9 of my book, God of the Underdogs, (due out September 10th) I talk about Esther who was a most unlikely choice to become the queen of her nation and change the destiny of an entire race of people. The chances of Esther being used like that were about the same as…

Read More