I wasn’t surprised by Lisa’s question, it’s a question I have heard many times. “Is working at the church as wonderful as it is attending here?” I’m a pastor, and all of my years in the workforce have been spent working in growing, healthy churches. I don’t know the “ins and outs” of corporate world […]

In Choluteca, Honduras, there is a bridge that has become famous for leading nowhere. (See picture at right.) The bridge wasn’t designed that way, at one time it was highly functional. Today, the roads that once led to it are gone and the river is no longer below it. In late October 1998, Hurricane Mitch […]

It’s been said, “Change of Place + Change of Pace = Change of Perspective.” Anytime I can get my team away and disrupt their rhythm I open them up to new ideas and opportunities. However, it is tough to find time to get away. It’s a challenge to find the right location. Plus there is […]

Recently I became a volleyball parent. My youngest has started playing volleyball, and with this season I find myself on Saturday at random gyms for daylong tournaments. In just a short time, I’m learning that there is a volleyball culture. The players’ possess apparel and use equipment uniquely designed for volleyball. Apparently, it’s important to […]

Most people, if they are truly honest, would admit they don’t like change. They like the idea of change. They see the need for change, and deep down, desire to change at least one aspect of their life. They would love the result of a personal change, but the idea of going through a personal […]