It is no secret successful marriages are becoming more and more rare. This unfortunate reality is having significant generational impact in our nation. Recently, Dr. Crawford Loritts, senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, outlined 10 Reasons Why Marriages Are In Trouble. This list has critical importance as it could provide warning signs which could save […]
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What Do Leaders Actually Produce?
Have you ever had any bad or annoying habits as a leader?  I have. About 10 years ago, whenever I would make a request of my team or daughter that was ignored, not acknowledged, or not put into action in what I felt was a timely enough manner, I would say, “Let me try this again” and then repeat my request. […]
8 Ways To Raise A Spoiled And Entitled Child
This past Sunday, my pastor Crawford Loritts of Fellowship Bible Church brought an incredible message from the life of Joseph. In addition to being a dear friend and Bible scholar, Crawford has raised four wonderful children and is an expert on parenting. Before giving you his thoughts on how many parents are raising spoiled and entitled […]
7 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Courageous – The Must See DVD Of The Year
“That was the best movie I’ve ever seen.” – My daughter. I’ve written reviews for movies like Thor, X-Men, and The Rising Of The Planet Of The Apes. Those type of movies are fun and a nice release but the reality is that they don’t have the ability to change a human life. With the […]
10 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Dolphin Tale
There are few things I enjoy more than a great, inspirational family movie.  A great Christmas gift would be today’s dvd release of Dolphin Tale. This movie is about a fatherless (more on that later) and lonely boy named Sawyer who finds meaning and purpose in the rehabilitation of a beached dolphin named Winter. I can’t recommend this movie enough.  The following […]
Men, Here Is An Easy Exercise To Know What Your Family Feels You Value Most
As a husband and father, I think it is pretty clear what I value. I think it is pretty clear what is important to me. But what does my wife and daughter think I value most? Would it be the same list? What do I communicate about my priorities on a daily basis? What legacy am […]
One Of The Greatest Leadership Trades I Ever Made
“That movie just gets better every time I see it.” – My daughter We make trades every day. We choose to do one thing rather than another. We spend time with one person over another or one person over an activity. Today I made a very good trade. Last week my daughter told me she […]
7 Leadership Quotes And Principles From Courageous – The Must See Movie Of The Year
“That was the best movie I’ve ever seen.” – My daughter. I’ve written reviews for movies like Thor, X-Men, and The Rising Of The Planet Of The Apes. Those type of movies are fun and a nice release but the reality is that they don’t have the ability to change a human life. My family […]
28 Things Going Through A Leader’s Mind
 Some posts are cathartic. They are simply a mental download to clear your mind of things, a stream of consciousness if you will. I’m just going to share some things going through my head currently but I want to hear what is going through your’s as well. I love my wife and daughter. Children grow […]
10 Leadership Quotes And Principles From Dolphin Tale
There are few things I enjoy more than a great, inspirational family movie. I got that today when my family saw the delightful Dolphin Tale. This movie is about a fatherless (more on that later) and lonely boy named Sawyer who finds meaning and purpose in the rehabilitation of a beached dolphin named Winter. I can’t recommend this […]
29,000,000 Reasons Why Churches Should Care About Single Moms
Tonight I attended a church leadership meeting where we discussed, among other things, the organic launch of ministries from within our church body. Within the last month, a woman who has a heart for single moms launched a ministry to serve them and has already recruited over 30 additional volunteers to serve alongside her. When […]
7 Practices Of Highly Successful Churches Who Develop Young Leaders
This week my 12-year-old daughter participated in Fellowship Bible Church’s annual Celebrate Summer event as a Teacher’s Assistant for 1st and 2nd graders. To understand what Celebrate Summer is, just think of a week for children that incorporates the foundational elements of Vacation Bible School with all the fun of summer camp. Each day consists […]