There’s quite a buzz around the topic of “going green” – living in a way that is sustainable and protects the environment. To “go green,” you must adjust your behaviors in order to reduce the amount of pollution and waste that you generate. A first step towards going green is to intentionally conserve energy. How…
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Dreams can be crushed in an instant. Stepping out of the shower on an ordinary day, I discovered my two-year-old daughter with a bloody nose. After an hour of trying all the usual tricks to stop a bloody nose and finding myself in a pool of blood, I phoned a dear friend who lived in…
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Your thinking colors far more than you might realize! Not satisfied with the results you’re getting personally or professionally? Time to examine the way you are thinking. Feeling stressed? Time to explore of your thoughts! Dissatisfied with your relationships? Your thoughts are a likely factor there too! Don’t Underestimate the Power of Your Thoughts! I…
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Culture, well it’s a lot like air – it’s all around you, but it’s tough to put your finger on it and you don’t often give it much thought! It’s the invisible vibe that lingers in an organization. The success of an organization hinges on the health of its culture, and that applies to churches,…
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Of course, Thus far, 2020 has been brimming with obstacles, not just for me – for just about everyone. Personally, I’ve had more challenging years, but I don’t recall a time when so many people were facing significant difficulties simultaneously. It’s tough to see in the moment, but obstacles are a beautiful invitation to even…
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Leading successfully in today’s world demands that you never stop learning, growing, and developing your leadership skills. What worked yesterday, won’t work today or tomorrow! If you aren’t actively developing your leadership skills you will get left behind as things rapidly change! I know how fast-paced the life of a leader is, so you may…
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Remaining in your Comfort Zone is like zorbing through life. While you might feel safe and secure inside the bubble, you are unknowingly participating in an extreme sport. What’s Zorbing you ask? Zorbing is a daring activity where people get inside a large plastic bubble and roll around on flat ground or down a hill.…
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It takes intentional effort to be focused under ordinary circumstances! So far, 2020 has been anything but ordinary, so if you’ve struggled to get focused, you are not alone! There are two types of distractions to contend with. Some distractions are internal – your own thoughts and emotions. Dwelling on self-doubt, negative thinking, fear, anxiety,…
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Personality – that a fascinating topic! I marvel at how God creates wonderfully unique individuals while simultaneously adhering to a pattern. It’s mind boggling. It also blows my mind how often people are anxious about viewing the results of a DISC Personality Assessment. Sadly, some are convinced that certain personalities are bad, while other personalities…
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No one is immune! I’m certain you’ve had that overwhelmed feeling at some point. It’s possible that you are feeling that way right now! You might describe the sensation as feeling buried or like you can’t keep your head above water. You might even feel paralyzed. It’s the feeling that surfaces when something feels like…
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