The sun had not yet crested the rolling plains of Texas when I woke to find several missed calls and text messages. “Pastor, Please call us when you can.” It was not yet 6:00am in Dallas. It was not yet 4:00am in Las Vegas. I knew. And immediately my heart sank. Heather and I were scheduled to speak several times that morning at a couples … Continue reading To Lose a Friend
More Than Ideas Idea Day Looks toward the Future Luke 10:2 The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. John 4:35 Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. Idea Day is a day to share ideas. When … Continue reading More Than Ideas
Worldliness in the Church Everybody is welcome in the church! However, there is one thing we cannot abide in the church – worldliness. Though nearly everyone agrees with this sentiment, there is a major disagreement as to what worldliness actually is. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is … Continue reading Worldliness in the Church
Compromise is not ALWAYS wrong. I’ve sat in many marriage counseling sessions listening to stubborn people who refused to lower their unreasonable expectations. Many times I’ve encouraged young entrepreneurs to reconsider their business plans and embrace the ideas of another. I’ve even found that pastors can find certain moments of compromise necessary. How the nursery workers will be scheduled, what brand of coffee will be served, … Continue reading Be Courageous and Refuse to Compromise
On this episode of The Idea Talks we discuss the 10 Keys to Delivering a Great Speech! Today’s podcast is not specifically addressing Biblical preaching. Preaching is clearly inherently so much more than a simple speech. However, there are many elements that the preacher can learn from the professional speaker. Today we will see that a speaker must: Analyzing the audience Have a Passion for … Continue reading Keys to Delivering a Great Speech
Leadership is more than influence! I was 15 years old when someone handed me my first leadership book. Boldly embossed on the deep black cover were these words written in gold: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. So many of the lessons John Maxwell taught in that book have guided me on life’s journey. From the dish room at a Christian camp to the pulpit … Continue reading Leadership is not Influence
These are the notes for our most recent podcast episode! Sit back – relax – and enjoy the show. We are limited by our unbelief more than any other factor. (Time, money, talent, education, etc.) Belief Shapes Reality Some people will never move forward because they just don’t believe it is possible. Success & Failure all begin with a single thought and then are … Continue reading Believe & Achieve the Impossible
When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to conquer ourselves. So many men and women desire to be leaders. We strive to be the one other look to for encouragement, direction, and help. Yet, isn’t it highly unlikely that God will allow you to lead others if he sees that you are not leading yourself. In this … Continue reading Leading Yourself First
