Calling all Marthas! Jesus gave credit where credit was due for Mary’s focus on the importance of time spent with our Savior. I’ve considered, however, from time to time, the number of people who give the Marthas of the world a bad name. There’s something to be said for the gift of hospitality. We all […]
Development is Threefold…Not Billfold
What We Can Learn From Jesus + Einstein “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” This quote from Albert Einstein resonated with me earlier this week, and has encouraged the advice I share with you today. Whether through parables or five alphanumeric symbols, e = mc2, great men know it […]
Leading Through Storytelling
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about Him, so that He got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And He told them many things in parables… Matthew 13:1-3 In countless ways, Jesus was and continues […]
3 Strategies to Combat Your Leadership Weaknesses
In order to heal, a patient must first acknowledge he is sick. Jesus, in His wonders and miracles, frequently sought ownership in the hurting and a desire for relief. When Jesus noticed him lying there, knowing he had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to get […]
The Power of 100 | Knowing When to Shift Gears
Driving a manual car is a dying art. What was once standard – a manual transmission – is quickly being replaced by automatic defaults. While the newer models offer ease for city life, there’s something lost on the engine doing all the thinking for us. Once upon a time, learning to drive was learning […]