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In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul allegorizes the story of Sara and Hagar. He speaks of those who bear children of Spirit and those who bear children of Flesh. Children of flesh are those who trust in [...]

Most people in the work force don’t feel like they are part of a team. They feel like employees. ON the other hand, many leaders view themselves as team leaders and team players. [...]

American Christianity is experiencing head-snapping change. Specifically, Christian political engagement is changing with the emergence of the new generation. What kind of change? The 1950s were [...]

To be a leader, you only need followers. A follower is someone who volunteers to go the direction you point. There are 2 ways to get people to follow you: Manipulate (fear, peer pressure, price [...]

Now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead. But my life is worth [...]

Seven keys to Opening the Front Door 1. Use weekend worship gatherings Remember that every Sunday is someone’s first Sunday. The regular attendee’s perspective changes when they invite [...]

In the 2004 & 2008 Olympics Women’s Relays, the American team lost because they failed to pass the baton well. All the team’s discipline, training and diet came down to 1.9 second pass [...]

How do we not confuse making with achievement? In his (too brief) talk, Jon used the story of the Prodigal Son to explore what it looks like for God to make us. 1. Remember Who You Are You are [...]

Organizational health is the biggest advantage for any organization. Many organizations can’t believe something as simple as org health is so important. But it’s not beneath us. It’s too [...]

A talk based on his excellent book, Love Does. Click here for my review of the book. I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by [...]