Well, this blog has been awhile in the making. I’ve thought about sitting down and writing this so many times but didn’t quite know what to say or how to say it. Many of you know that a little over a year ago God began to stir something in our hearts to...
Serving in a local church for many years, I was always looking for ways to be a better leader. I was constantly in search of secret clues to uncover the mystery of what makes for a good leader. Now serving in a broader role as coach for churches, I am still looking...
I’ve heard it what seems like a hundred times — “we already do that.” In an age of leadership information overload, there is no lack of information on leadership. Simply subscribe to a dozen ‘leadership gurus,’ and your Twitter feed will...
I’ve often thought about it and wondered . . . what really is faith? I hear it used in so many different ways in today’s culture. Yet, the Bible is pretty clear about what it is . . . it’s the “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about...
Today I was meeting with one of students that I am teaching at Living Stones in our School of Worship Arts. This young lady is growing into becoming an amazing songwriter and worship leader. As we sat down again to discuss where this session will lead us, we...
Earlier today I happened to read a post that I wrote on this blog over a year a half ago. As I read it again, I am a bit freaked out that I actually wrote this. So much has happened since that time (including an actual trip to Maui that I referenced in the post). AND,...
I haven’t always been a Starbuck’s fan but in the last year or so have grown more accustomed to hanging out there and having an occasional meeting there. It’s only two blocks down the street from the church so it’s a convenient alternative...
“The ultimate reason God assigned me to any position was because he could best use that position, at that time, to accomplish his purpose of shaping me into the image of Jesus.” – Jeff Iog When I first read this, I must admit that I was a bit shellshocked. I sat...
Our leadership lifeGROUP at Living Stones recently began a new series based on a book by Jeff Iog titled The Character of Leadership: Nine Qualities that Define Great Leaders. I’ll be sharing some of my thoughts in the coming weeks based on our series. “In my...