One of the greatest mistakes that people make in serving God is short-changing their preparation so that they can rush and go to do ministry work. They often think that the time of waiting and learning and growing is not as well spent as the time actually doing...
We all know that trust is the currency for all effective relationships. But how do we build and rebuilt trust? Many researchers and philosophers have written about trust and persuasion. Aristotle’s spoke of three modes of persuasion in rhetoric: Ethos, pathos,...
When you have to make an important decision, checking for alignment with your strengths and strategy is a very helpful thing to do. It helps you narrow down the choices. Strengths. Does this decision allow you to use your strengths more? When faced with multiple...
“Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil” 1 Thess. 5:19-21 If someone who purports to be a prophet gives you a word that she says is from God, what do you do? If...
The ability to solve problems effectively or to make good decisions is vital for success. Over the years, I’ve been intentional about my decision making and have read extensively on problem-solving and decision making. With elements from sources I’ve come...
I want to plant people, water them, and remove the weeds so that they can grow. I wish to see them grow into strong, mighty trees with deep roots that can resist storms and droughts. I desire to lend my shoulders for them to stand and do better than I’ve ever...
