The longer I lead and pastor the more I believe that a teachable spirit and humility are indispensable in leading people. No one, I repeat no one wants to follow someone who isn’t teachable and who exudes pride. Much of the time a leader may come across as unteachable or smacking of pride and they…
I’m writing this short little post on December 28, 2016 while in Kentucky with family for vacation. Spending time with family presents many opportunities. One is the opportunity to deepen relational in-roads with one another and another is to create relational rifts with one another (unintentionally or intentionally). To see that I pursue the former…
It is very important that you get your self-image from Jesus. He will never lie to you, and he will always love you. Don’t ask your enemy to tell you the truth about yourself…Don’t even ask someone who loves you and sees you through the eyes of love. Instead, go to Jesus and ask Him.…
What is ethos? Joe Carter and John Coleman in their book, How to Argue Like Jesus: Learning Persuasion From History’s Greatest Communicator write, Ethos is the persuasive appeal of one’s character, and especially how this character is established by means of the speech or discourse. To put it more simply, ethos is argument by character. Against the views…
Your basic message should contain good news. Start with your audience’s needs. Start with examples your audience will understand. Speak your audience’s language. Never speak about your speech. Use witnesses. Communicate with confidence. Get it right. Do not boast; act with humility. Know when to speak and when to be silent. Be enigmatic. Listen. Ask…
Eric Geiger has a great word on gratitude I read and wanted to pass along. The original post can be viewed here. Though you may not use the terms, you are familiar with “direct” and “inverse” relationships. In a “direct” relationship, when X rises, Y rises as well. For example, when the number of people…
Ron is constantly pumping out great, biblical content — this is simple and yet, if taken seriously could be a game-changer for husbands, wives and consequently, their marriage. Thank you Ron! Dear Lord, Please help him to learn and manage healthy balance – between work, family, and play. Allow him to know his full potential…
Our church has been in a discussion for many months about bringing someone to Foothills to help our pastoral team reach and serve a younger demographic. We are thrilled that on February 12th Cody Bishop will be preaching “in view of a call” to serve as Foothills’ Young Adult Pastor. He’ll preach in both the 9:00 and…
Carson’s statement begs the question, “how do you give a rebuke in loving humility?” David Mathis in his book Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines gives seven steps we can work towards giving a rebuke that is biblical/Jesus-honoring. Check your own heart first. Seek to sympathize. Pray for restoration. Be quick. In my opinion,…
Simply put, Dr. Thom Rainer’s blog/podcast is intensely practical and is always encouraging to me as a husband, dad, and pastor. Here’s another good word on lessons he’s learned the hard way. Original post can be viewed here. I am not a great leader. In fact, there are times I’ve wondered if I am…
