Can you remember when you lost your first tooth? Were you afraid of the potential discomfort or pain? Is your business or ministry facing the removal of a project or program? Like teeth, will there be new growth from that process?
Read MoreLeaders are known to push through any obstacle life might put in their way. Pulling all-nighters to get a project completed. Never taking a sick day; showing up for work regardless of personal health. Keeping personal loss a secret despite the pain.
Read MoreIt’s easy for life to become routine. It’s easy to let each day pass like the next. We complete assignments, answer emails, plan new projects; waiting for the weekend to arrive. However, the routine has the potential to weaken our defences against sin, soften our desire to share the Gospel and prevent us from seeking opportunities to show Christ’s love.
Read MoreThe temptation is always there. We’ve all done it. We’re supposed to be working on a specific project, but we’re checking our inbox for the third time; hoping that a new message will give us something else to work on. Worst-case scenario, we move to something non-work related, like our Facebook Timeline or Instagram feed.
Read MoreIt’s tough taking criticism.
Not so much when it’s given about a project or a set of plans. But what about our motives, or maybe even our character? Everything changes then, doesn’t it?
When we feel like our motives or character are being questioned, or maybe even attacked, it cuts deep. Add in digital communication, where people have become more emboldened with their critique, it can leave us feeling utterly worthless.
Read MoreWhere are you currently? Is life moving along flawlessly or are you in a season of change? Is there a season of change on the horizon? How will you act, think, speak and motivate others during this season? How will you embrace life’s changes? (You can leave a comment below this post.)
Read MoreThe workload is ominous. The days are long. The responsibilities are seemingly unending. Such is the life of a leader. Around every corner is a new obstacle or opportunity.
Read MoreIt starts with a sneeze. Then a cough starts or maybe even just a tickle in the back of your throat. Then the paranoia steps
Read MoreGreat leaders have been known to seek justice. When someone has been cheated, hurt or wronged; great leaders have stood beside them and fought on
Read MoreSometimes we feel like everything is terrible. And yet, in reflection of the past 100 years, maybe not so bad? In reflection of the past 300 years, fairly good! And yet, I get it; in this moment, it can be tough to see any positives. What do we do with our frustrations with where our nation is headed, when there’s validity to our concerns?
Read MoreWe all wear a lot of hats! Regardless of the career we’re in, we all have roles and responsibilities that we must maintain. Planning, maintenance, projects, budgets, management, emails and meetings; we all have to work.
We can’t neglect our work commitments. And yet, we should be careful that we don’t sacrifice our family for the sake of a job. Regardless of how much money we may bring home, fully providing for one’s family means more than just food on the table.
Read MoreWhat are your dreams and aspirations? What are your ultimate goals? How are you making that path straight and free from obstacles?
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