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Tag Archives: Leadership
What a Starbucks Mistake says about the Daily Grind
I love coffee, but I’m not a big fan of Starbucks (even though I’ve waded through crowds slurping frap-a-shakes to get a cup before). However, they have a lot of experience in the coffee biz and I’m continuing to learn … Continue reading
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How about “Man-up Day” instead of “Father’s Day”?
ENDANGERED SPECIES: Real Men While contemplating “Father’s Day” this year, I’ve been reflecting on what constitutes a “real man”…and sadly they’re becoming rare qualities. Today the media norm seems to be examples of “testosterone-deprived-pansies”, “crude-sexist-thugs”, or “bumbling-idiotic-slobs”; all of which … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Dads, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, faith, Father's Day, Leadership, Parenting, Pastors
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Jesus on Facebook, Twitter and Blogs
Recently, while reading a Christian leader’s blog, I couldn’t help but wonder, “What kind of posts would Jesus write?” Would He be direct? Sarcastic? Critical? Hmmm…I wonder. Obviously social media wasn’t around then, but there was social-networking, and His ministry … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, Leadership, Opinion, Pastors
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The Thought Train
Have you ever said, “Wow, what was I thinking?” You know the routine. You’re in the middle of a personal rock slide or organizational crash and wonder, “How’d I get here?” Well, since transporters only exist in science fiction, we … Continue reading
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The Christian SWOT Diagram
The original S-W-O-T analysis has been used for years by organizations to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Credited to Albert Humphrey, it’s a great tool for assessment and planning. As followers of Christ, we can personally benefit too from identifying … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Dads, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, Leadership, S.W.O.T.
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Shaking up Tradition
It’s hard to beat Ray Stevens’ “The Mississippi Squirrel Revival” when it comes to mocking sanctimonious hypocrisy. The imagery of a traditional setting invites all kinds of opinions. You can view the video here: http://youtu.be/K16fG1sDagU Unfortunately, the conversation of how … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, Leadership, Matthew 15
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10 Great Bible Study Questions
When studying a Bible passage, consider starting with these great questions I recently heard: What stands out about it? Is there anything you don’t like about it (makes you uncomfortable)? Is there anything about it you don’t understand? Is there a sin … Continue reading
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Beyond Stained Glass
I confess. During worship services as a kid, there were moments of day-dreaming (all spiritual of course). In my mind, there were endless amounts of exciting things happening on the other side of those stained glass windows. Right past the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, faith, John 5, Leadership
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Who’s the Real Deal?
Years ago, there was a Christian comedian with a very dramatic testimony of being delivered from Satanism. He was funny, told incredible stories, and I was a fan. Unfortunately, one day the truth came out how he’d fabricated most of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, Devotional, faith, Leadership, Matthew 7
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Character is a Choice
“Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” – John Maxwell Have you ever known someone rich in talent, but poor in character? Most of us have, and it’s usually a tragic picture of self-deception. Good character isn’t defined … Continue reading
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Truth & Love: The Bookends
At the grocery store, I have a bad habit of getting a basket, when I need a buggy. Soon, stuff is hanging out of the basket and I’m trying to carry the rest in my arms…I guess it’s a guy … Continue reading
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Radically Forward…
After two trips through Radical by David Platt, the question lingered in my mind, “Now what?” While leading two different groups through the small group study, there were MANY conversations. Opinions are abundant, but the only place I could find clarity was the … Continue reading
Burgers & Community
An old pharmacy “luncheonette” was my stop the other day driving back from a conference. It’s off the beaten path in Clayton, and beyond notice of tourist just two blocks over. While I was there, I watched, and listened. Memories … Continue reading
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