“What is the key to empowering next generation leaders, and not seeing them eventually run off and do their own thing?” I have been asked many versions of the above question countless times. My answer is always something like this: before you empower leaders, you have...
A few of weeks ago, I received several copies of the latest email that is getting forwarded everywhere. This one was a warning about US presidential candidate, Senator Obama, accusing him of being a radical Muslim. It had urban legend written all over it. CNN even had...
While in Orlando visiting Filipino missionaries and Every Nation church planters, I participated in the Charismatic Leadership Summit, hosted by Steve Strang and Lee Grady of Charisma magazine. Two things happened while I worshiped, prayed, and talked with those sixty...
In 2007 I read a pile of books. I’m usually reading two or three at a time. I keep one by my bed, one on my desk, one in my briefcase and a couple in my office.Here are the top 10 books I read in 2007, in random order.The Corporate Blogging Book – Debbie Weil The...
The week before Christmas, Rice Broocks dragged me to one of those citywide pastors meetings that I rarely attend, because most are a waste of time.Not this one. Glad I went. This was a gathering of Pentecostals, Charismatics, and Baptists at the Life Way building in...
I’ve had these thoughts on my mind and in my journal since my “Ever Feel Like Quitting?” blog about Joseph and Mary, but I’ve been too busy to post. So finally, here it goes. . . Easy and right are usually opposites. The easy choice for Joseph would have been to dump...
