For many years now, two of the most common encouragements for ministers have been to foster influence and build a personal brand. That’s because various church leadership […]
Jeff had been training consistently for months. He tracked every lift, followed his routine, and rarely missed a session. Lately, though, something felt off. Workouts were manageable, […]
Of all the issues and challenges that church leaders face in the routine work of ministry, the one that strikes fear in the heart of many ministers […]
Pastors often hear an admonition that is very important to their vocational ministry which many take seriously … very seriously. Yet, many others do not. What is […]
Ideas have a way of sneaking up on us in the quietest moments. A new solution surfaces while standing under the shower. A memory sharpens on the […]
Did you know that YOU likely have a “built-in,” permanent baseline set for the general level of happiness you’ll mostly steadily experience in life? At least, that’s […]
The room is dim, curtains drawn, with only the soft glow of a phone illuminating the sheets. Outside, life carries on — cars rush past, neighbors move […]
It is often assumed that what defines a person’s success at work is long hours, personal ambition, or the right opportunities. Yet history and research suggest something […]
Think about your last workout. Chances are, you lifted something heavy, you ran, you biked, or you did some form of high-intensity interval training. You pushed your […]
The air crackles with anticipation. A young wizard, wand trembling, clutches a tattered spellbook. He mumbles an incantation, hoping to conjure a shield against the looming darkness. […]