One Thing

One Thing

If we want to do less and accomplish more, we must narrow our focus to a metaphorical “one thing.”   Scripture records five “one thing” stories.  David desired one thing. Young Ritchie Rich lacked one thing. Martha was distracted by many things, but only one thing was...
A Handful of Quietness

A Handful of Quietness

As spiritual leaders, it’s easy to constantly add to our plates and attempt to do more and more. But Ecclesiastes 4:6 tells us, “Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after the wind.” Sometimes less really is better than more, and...
Even Great Leaders Need Correction

Even Great Leaders Need Correction

Moses was more than a great leader. Many say he was a G.O.A.T. leader (G.O.A.T. = Greatest of All Time). Even great leaders sometimes lead in ways that are not so great.  Fortunately, Moses had an older man in his life (Jethro) who was willing to point out one area of...
Do Less. Accomplish More.

Do Less. Accomplish More.

If you ever feel like you have too much to do and not enough time, this simple message is for you.  You can read more about doing LESS to accomplish MORE in my new book, Do Less, Accomplish More, coming...
The Word Is at Work

The Word Is at Work

Hebrews 4:12 teaches us what God’s word is like (active and living) and what it does (pierces and discerns). This is true whenever we interact with the Bible, whether we are teaching it or meditating on it for ourselves. It forms Christ in us and in the people we...
Neck Deep in Problems

Neck Deep in Problems

No matter what kind of ministry you lead, there will be times of difficulty. In Psalm 69, David describes being up to his neck in troubles, but by the end of the psalm, we see him praising God in the midst of it. God doesn’t always rescue us from the fire (or the...