Today marks day three of the second session of Foundations of Christian Leadership, a program for new and emerging leaders of churches, organizations and denominations. On Monday, we had the opportunity to meet with personal coaches to review our leadership styles and to discuss our strengths and growing edges. Yesterday, I was tremendously blessed by […]
Race will have you going in circles and since I am one who hates repeating things, taking to heart the concept of “redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5.16), I decided a long time ago to not go along for the ride. I am simply not able to make the best of each opportunity if race is a […]
I woke up this morning at 5:42 a.m. at least that’s what my clock said. There’s only one problem; I’m not an early riser— at least not on the weekend. I’ve been resetting things all morning, including my internet. It seems that last night’s storm, knocked out the power in our apartment. It’s currently 10:14 […]
I don’t have to accept your version of me, Your interpretation of my reality I don’t need your eyes to see I can refuse Don’t have to consent to your treatment of me, Your understanding of how I am That is the way things used to be I’m not related to Uncle Tom or […]
This week, I led a training, “Knowing God By Heart: Training the Next Generation of Disciples,” that was attended by area pastors, youth ministers, leaders and workers. After reviewing the meaning of discipleship, we discussed the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer who said, “Salvation is free… […]