Has someone ever robbed you of hope and your dignity? Did you grow up in such a dysfunctional home that it has become difficult for you to love anyone as an adult? Do you just feel dead inside? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, please listen to story of 25 year old […]
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You Matter And Your Life Counts
I’ve talked to many people recently who think they are “nothing special” and “their life doesn’t matter much”. If you are feeling this way I want to be completely honest with you – I could not disagree more! If you would give me permission, I would like to speak into your life. Every human being ever […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of February 2011
February was a wonderful month for this site. I’m so glad you were a part of it. The following are the Top 10 posts of February as determined by you the readers. 13 Things Anyone Can Do To Support Their Pastor 20 Benefits Of Change You Can Believe In 25 Most Important Lessons I Give […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of January 2011
January was an amazing month! Overall readership grew by 96% while subscriptions grew by an incredible 149%. In addition to the site’s growth, I introduced a forum called The Leadership Tribe which allows leaders to make their voices heard and connect with other leaders to share thoughts, insights, and resources on leadership. I’m really excited about the potential of […]
Why Men Cheat
Infidelity is generally a death sentence to any relationship and leadership influence a man may have. With the stakes so high, one must wonder why someone would risk everything for momentary pleasure. Recently, Josh Reich, Lead Pastor of Revolution Church in Tucson, AZ, brought to my attention a Gallup study put out by Men’s Health magazine. The article gave their 4 reasons for […]
10 Ways To Know Someone Is Leaving Your Church
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJddb73OOQ&w=853&h=510] If you haven’t seen the North Point Community Church iPad Band, then check out this incredible video. Why is this important, read below. Does it bother you when someone leaves your church? The reality is that every church has a “back door” that people slip out of. The key leadership question that must be asked […]
My Top 20 Favorite Leadership Posts Of 2010
Merry Christmas everyone! If you are sitting around these next couple of days looking for some good year-end reading material, the following are my Top 20 Favorite Leadership Posts Of 2010. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did bringing them to you. Ladies, How To Welcome A Man Home – By far my favorite post […]
12 Lessons We Learn From People Who Don’t Go To Church
When is the last time you truly listened to a visitor of your church?  I think we can learn much from them. Yesterday, I posted a blog that was an interview of my two unchurched nieces after they attended a recent service. You can read that post here. Here are the key applications that church leaders can take from […]
30 Quotes From 2 Unchurched People After Attending A Recent Church Service
Are you excited about the next generation? When I look at young people who are 15-28 years old, I think they have unlimited passion, energy, vision, and potential. Recently, I took my 16 and 20 yr old nieces to a church in the Atlanta area. Here is their profile: Both students, high school and college. They come from a […]
The 11 Greatest Fears Of Men In Their 40s
I am proud to be a man. I’m not a chauvinist but I have learned to appreciate the unique wiring that men have. I enjoy looking like a man, eating like a man, doing man-things, dressing like a man, and watching sports and action movies. And I refuse to wear skinny jeans.  If you’re a man wearing […]
What People Are Saying About Dysfunctional Families During The Holidays
Two days ago I posted 8 Tips On Surviving Your Dysfunctional Family During The Holidays.  This post touched many and made the WordPress Freshly Pressed home page. Currently there has been over 2300 hits on this site. The following are some excerpts from the 45 comments currently from you the readers. “I will never forget the first time […]
10 Leadership Skills Of Stay At Home Moms
When I talk to people who don’t read this blog, the main reason they give is that they do not consider themselves to be leaders. They think to be a leader you must have someone “under you”. This is especially true of many of the women I speak with. We need a fundamental shift in our thinking of what a leader […]