Efficiency is discovering the right way of doing things. Effectiveness is doing the right things. Sometimes effectiveness requires a little extra time – especially when it comes to people – but the impact is priceless.… Read the rest
Create more value than what it cost. Going the extra mile and giving it everything, plus a little more than it deserves, will never return void. I never want to look back wondering, ‘what if?’… Read the rest
Do what you say, when you said you would do it, in the way you said it would be done. There’s something extremely valuable in keeping your word. The Bible says, “Keep your word even when it costs you” (Psalm 15:5).… Read the rest
When we’re authentic, it is then that we are most magnetic. There is nothing that is more powerful than being yourself. Never try to be something you’re not. Discover the person God made you to be – and then be that.… Read the rest
Courage is one of the great attributes of a leader – that willingness to do the right thing even when it is hard. It’s where the costs can be high, and up front you really never know the full extent of those costs.… Read the rest
There should be something about us that causes people to gather at the periphery of our lives and ponder. Does what we give ourselves to every day cause others to want to stop and take a closer look?… Read the rest
“‘The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize Him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.’ Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of Heaven—praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest Heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased’” (Luke 2:11-14). Merry Christmas. Enjoy your family and the presence of the Lord.… Read the rest
As leaders, we are never responsible for filling anyone else’s cup. Our responsibility is to empty ours. So the questions we must ask ourselves are: What are we giving away? Who are we pouring into? Does it have Christ written all over it, or does it merely have ourselves?… Read the rest
Blessed is the man who gets the opportunity to devote his life to something bigger than himself and who finds himself surrounded by friends who share his passion. There is nothing like a team passionate about a cause that’s bigger than any one person.… Read the rest
Don’t sacrifice yourself for the possibility of becoming effective. Your effectiveness is yourself. God knew exactly who He needed to do what you are doing. Make sure you’re taking care of yourself. Jesus said that we will ultimately love our neighbor the way we love ourselves. If you’re not careful, you can win a battle, but lose the war.… Read the rest
The Bible says, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). Let’s make sure our daily habits are eternal hopes. We need to learn to meditate on what He has done and what He is doing, not on what we have done.… Read the rest
The Old Testament covenant covered our sin so that we could enter His presence. That’s what we call being healthy. But the New Testament covenant removed our sin so He could enter our presence. That’s what we call being holy. Healthy things still die, my friends. Holy things live forever. Thank You, Jesus!… Read the rest
Have you ever considered the importance of the Israelites crossing the Jordan that day? If they didn’t, they would have lived to die, but instead they chose to cross, which meant they died to live. Think about that. It’s the difference between running to exist and running to win. Yes, they had to face the giants in the land – but I think they understood it’s spelled with a little ‘g.’ Their God is spelled with a capital ‘G.’… Read the rest
“They replied, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household’” (Acts 16:31). That is a bold statement, but one that we can trust for sure. The power of salvation – that when it fully changes us, it will truly impact all of those around us (especially those closest to us).… Read the rest
The Bible tells us that God can do “far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams” (Ephesians 3:20). For me, I believe that. That’s not my problem. You see, we all can dream. But the question is do we have the courage to act upon them? Life doesn’t happen by chance; it happens by choice.… Read the rest
God marked Heaven all over you. And those markings are not necessarily something we have to wait for – He can make that happen right now. Right where you are. In everything you’re facing. By the way, that kind of faith pleases Him (Hebrews 11:6).… Read the rest
“God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible – what a pity that we plan only the things that we can do by ourselves” (A. W. Tozer). Imagine if somehow, in some way, we could position ourselves to see what God sees. Imagine in light of that we could then grasp our call. I truly believe that God is up to something, and He knew when you needed to be on planet earth to ensure that His will got done.… Read the rest
“You can teach what you know, but you reproduce what you are” (Wayne Cordeiro). Others are watching more than they are listening. Make sure your talk walks and your walk talks. Knowledge plus action is a powerful tool in leading others toward health and wholeness.… Read the rest
Four Keys to Greatness: 1) Be on time; 2) Do what you say you’re going to do – don’t be high on promise and low on performance; 3) Finish what you start – the best leaders are those who hold themselves accountable; 4) Say please and thank you.… Read the rest
Life is not defined by what you get, but by what you give. Who can you serve today? Who needs your encouragement and friendship today? Over time, people tend to forget what others have accomplished, but they never forget a warm smile, a friendly touch, or words of encouragement. If you hold people at a distance, it’s true they can’t HURT you, but the bad news is they can’t HELP you, either.… Read the rest
Our job, as a leader, is to help others remove the elephants in their lives. But, before we can do for others, we must be first willing to do for ourselves – face our own elephants. Is there an elephant you’ve been unwilling to face? True freedom is not found without, but always within. “The greatest challenge in leadership is not leading others; it’s learning to lead one’s self.”… Read the rest
We don’t succeed if we fail at home. Don’t allow what you do (the success or failure of it) define who you are; let those closest to you define who you are based on how you love.… Read the rest
It’s easier to act your way into feeling than feel your way into action. This is the key to discipline. Too often we let our feelings be our guide. The only problem is we can’t trust them – they change like the wind. This is why Paul told us to walk in the Spirit and “put no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:3).… Read the rest
It is not about where you have been; it’s all about where you’re going. The past will always imprison you. It keeps you looking at that which you cannot change; but more importantly, it keeps you from seeing what you can.… Read the rest
Don’t let any one moment keep you from the greater masterpiece. Paul wrote, “For we fix our attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen. What can be seen lasts only for a time, but what cannot be seen lasts forever” (2 Corinthians 4:18). That’s good advice.… Read the rest