Memorial stones are important to help us recall God's faithfulness in our lives. What memorial stones will you raise for the next generation to see?
RAISING OUR MEMORIAL STONES
HOW TO HERD CATS
"Managing people is like herding cats." Rather than managing people, we must learn what it means to lead them. Are you leading your team well?
FOUR WAYS TO AVOID THREATS TO YOUR LEADERSHIP
We all face obstacles in life. While it's impossible to avoid all threats, we can take steps to anticipate their coming. What are you doing now to protect your leadership?
LITTLE BY LITTLE
Caught up in our vision for the end goal, it can be easy to grow impatient with the baby steps along the way. But little by little, those baby steps get you where you're going. What small steps can you take toward your goals?
EYES WIDE OPEN
Tabitha loves the Bible and loves children, but when faced with the daunting reality of nearly three million orphans in her nation, she lacked the vision to make a difference. Little did she know, God had BIG plans to use Tabitha's love for the Word to make history in Kenya.
FOUR QUESTIONS TO POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Have you noticed how one decision can completely determine the outcome of our day? Consider these four simple questions to ask yourself each morning to help guide you on the right path and build God’s Kingdom on earth.
SPIRITUAL WARFARE INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
The Bible declares we are in a state of war, not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual beings that seek our destruction. In order to be prepared, we must discern the enemy's schemes and prepare a counterattack.
WHAT KIND OF LEADER ARE YOU?
With all the crises going on in the world, the global leadership crisis is at the root of many. Before we jump on any bandwagons, we must answer the question, "What kind of leader is worthy of following?"
GOOD IS NOT GREAT
We often settle for what is good. Good church, good ideas, good projects, good visions, good goals, and so on. The problem with good is it isn’t bad. We can easily discern what is bad, but what also distracts us from God’s greatness is a focus on things that are good, but don’t make it to the level of greatness.
Colored Lenses
As followers of Jesus, we are challenged to see the world through a biblical lens. What if we were to look at those "on the outside” through the lens of Acts 1:8? What if we saw every person outside the Church as part of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, or the ends of the earth?
FOUR STEPS TO MAKING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE
We all make big decisions. Changing jobs, starting a business, getting married, having children, or buying a house are not decisions one should take lightly. Before jumping all in, consider these four steps to making any major life change.
HAND SANITIZER AND LEADERSHIP
After pandemic health scares, hand sanitizer has become a hot commodity. We may not have to deal with such traumatic events, but we will face obstacles and even failure in our pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. The question is: Are you willing to make the necessary changes to overcome?
SEVEN SIGNS OF REAL SUCCESS
By the world's standards, success is about money, power, ratings, followers, etc. But for biblical leaders, success is so much more. Are you a successful leader? Check out the seven signs of successful, biblical leaders to find out!
THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE
2017 is officially underway. As we refresh and recommit to our goals, perhaps it is appropriate to consider what makes a person truly effective.
FORGET RESOLUTIONS
Most people abandon their New Year resolutions before January is over. Twenty-five percent give up by the second week! The solution: Stop making resolutions and start setting SMART goals.
WHY BE PRESIDENT?
There are many reasons people want to lead, but not all of them are the right reasons. What is your heart's motivation to lead?
FIVE STEPS TO ENSURE YOUR TEAM'S SAFETY
Like flight attendants, leaders are responsible for the safety of those they lead. Are you working to keep your team safe and secure on the way to success?
FIVE REASONS TO WRITE YOUR GOALS
In the age of technology, the world is becoming more oral and less written. But some things still rely heavily on the written word; one of them is setting goals for the future. Check out these five reasons you should write your goals today!
TEN QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU SET GOALS
Setting goals works best when we take time to look back on the past, assess the present, and envision the future God wants for us. Check out these ten questions to focus your priorities and direct your resources in a way that glorifies God and gives the best results!
FIVE REASONS TO TAKE A GOALSETTING RETREAT
Great leaders set goals. Some of the best leaders even take time away from their activities to find a private place for an annual goalsetting retreat. Check out these five reasons you should plan your goalsetting retreat today!