The Offense That Never Happened
You cannot consistently extend grace to what you misinterpret, because your response to people is always shaped more by your perception than by their…
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Sphere: Personal Leadership
Learning to lead yourself before asking others to follow.
Quiet Eyes
Little Johnny stepped into the batter’s box, gripping the bat so tightly his knuckles were white. His helmet was slightly crooked, his socks didn’t…
The One Anothers…
Editorial Note Why do some lists say there are 59 “one another” passages while others contain more? The traditional number 59 refers primarily to…
Become Who You Already Are!
“You have taken off the old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
One of the greatest misunderstandings in church leadership is the belief that shepherding flows only in one direction. We picture the pastor shepherding the…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
There is a dangerous misconception in many churches today. When a leader begins wounding people through harshness, intimidation, control, or pride, we often assume…
I’m Responsible
“Each one should carry his own load.”Galatians 6:5 BSB The argument had been going on for several minutes. He had his version. She had…
Against You Only?
“Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight.”Psalm 51:4 BSB There are verses in Scripture that seem…
When Being Right Makes Us Wrong
Not long ago, a friend told me about a conversation he had with his therapist. He had spent years trying to work through the…
You’ll Pay for This!
More than forty years ago, I was having lunch with a friend when the waiter did something I did not like. I no longer…