Even reasonable atheists must admit Jesus Christ is the greatest leader who ever lived. No other person has been more talked about, more worshipped, had more songs and books written about their life, inspired more artwork, created a more successful lasting organization called the local church, and literally has history measured by when He lived […]
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Confessions Of Someone Who Does Not Love The Bible….At Least Not Like I Should
I don’t love the Bible…at least not like I should. I don’t treasure it like I should. I don’t hold the Bible in as high esteem as I should. As an American Christian, I have become far too casual with the Spirit-breathed Word of God. I read my Bible daily which would impress many of […]
17 Inspirational Leadership Quotes By Francis Chan From Passion 2012
On Tuesday evening at the Passion 2012 Conference in Atlanta, Francis Chan delivered one of the most powerful and moving message I’ve ever heard. The following are some of the leadership quotes from his amazing message. “I don’t like calling it human trafficking. I like calling it little kids are being raped right now.” “We […]
17 Leadership Scriptures That Can Make Anyone In Any Profession A Success
Regardless of your faith beliefs, the Bible is the greatest leadership book ever written! It is crammed full of incredible insights that can be used by anyone in a leadership role, regardless of your faith beliefs. I want to take a series of scripture verses from the book of Luke that teach us much about […]
12 Practices Of Highly Foolish Leaders
Foolishness is a sin. We all know foolish people and have all done foolish things ourselves. Because we’ve all been there, we don’t want to be foolish leaders. Today, my pastor Crawford Loritts identified from the book of Proverbs the 12 signs of a foolish person. As I was listening to the list, I thought […]
Do You Think Some People Spend Eternity In Hell? 17 Things Rob Bell And Others Need To Know
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjAdRJZib3Q?rel=0&w=480&h=390] Rob Bell has everyone talking and I would like for everyone who reads this post to comment?  He’s going to sell a lot of books. And he is completely wrong. This saddens me because I have always enjoyed the Nooma videos and the creativity and theatrics of Bell. Dust Of The Rabbi is one […]
Where Is God During Times Of Crisis?
Some posts are simply for me. This would be one of those times. Words simply cannot explain what we have witnessed today as a result of the largest earthquake in Japan’s history. Our deepest prayers, sympathies, and thoughts go out to the people of this devastated area. Many of you may be wondering – Where is […]
6 Qualities Needed To Live A Life Of Significance
What is more important to you – position or significance?  Many young leaders want position and the perks that come with it. However, over time what becomes important is influence and significance. But how do you achieve it? There was once a man named Matthew who had a very profitable, successful career. However, rather than simply having personal […]
A Wonderful Leadership Surprise
Precept Ministries, led by Jack and Kay Arthur, has been an incredible blessing to my family and we have been privileged to financially support their efforts for many years. Yesterday we were visiting their campus in Chattanooga, TN and we received a wonderful leadeship surprise. My daughter and I took a walk alongside a creek on their property.  I […]
The Type Of Leader That Turns God’s Head
Do you remember when you were younger and you would see someone in a crowd who made you turn your head? Of course you do. The reason I say “when you were younger” is because if you are a married man like I am, you can get into some real trouble having your head turned!!! Here’s […]
He Is The Most Uninteresting Man In The World
I don’t drink alcohol but the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man In The World commercials are the most creative and well-thought out ads on television and radio today. The one I heard last week that stated “Sharks dedicate a week to him” was the epitome of marketing excellence to me. That got me thinking – if he is […]
How To Make The Best Decision You’ve Never Made
                                                                                  Leaders like movement. They have a bias towards action.  The chief characteristic for those in leadership is that by definition they are taking people somewhere. Therefore, conflicting feelings spring forth in us as times arise when the best decision is to do nothing at all or just say “No”. Leaders frequently struggle with signs that say STOP, Yield, or Do Not Enter. John Heyman of […]