NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—A “Not Now!” sign is on my door all this week, a sign that everyone in the Every Nation office is ignoring. Try as I may, I obviously don’t intimidate anyone around here. I am in writing mode, working against a speeding deadline, trying to finish...
In 1984, the Guinness Book of World Records named Sir Ranulph Fiennes the “World’s Greatest Living Explorer.” That was at the beginning of his amazing career as an adventurer and explorer. Thirty years later, in his 70s, Fiennes hasn’t slowed down one bit. Fiennes’...
It seems like every time I get around leaders my age the conversation eventually meanders to the topic of multi-generational ministry and succession planning. Some already have a succession plan. Some are working on a succession plan. Others have no interest in...
Leadership is not complicated. It is simple. I’m not saying it is easy. Just simple. Want to be a leader? Then lead. See, it’s that simple. But difficult. And costly. And time-consuming. And painful. But you need to lead anyway. Stop waiting around for someone to give...
NOTE: While doing research for the parenting book I am trying to write, I stumbled on an old blog from deep in the archives that needed to be re-posted. Enjoy. “I’ll only go if James goes.” Jonathan, my five-year-old, absolutely refused to go to children’s church...
This blog was originally published in Evangelicals Today magazine over twenty years ago. Since then I have occasionally re-posted it in December. I thought some of you, especially those with small children or grandchildren, might find it helpful this time of year....
