The erosion of disrespect
There was a period in the 90s when I was a John Maxwell acolyte. "Leadership is influence," is Maxwell’s famous quote. I also used to love to hear John Wimber talk about leadership. To paraphrase, he would say, "Look behind [...]
McCain last hope of a generation?
John McCain, born 1936, would be the only President born in the 1930s to be elected. The list of prior presidents: George W. Bush, born 1946 Bill Clinton, born 1946 George H.W. Bush, born 1924 Ronald Reagan, born 1911 Jimmy [...]
Can this be good?
Two top leaders at the Willow Creek flagship campus have announced their departures. Bill Hybels has stepped back into the top leadership role. I will have to admit, although I am far removed from the corporate style mega church model [...]
Mrs. Clinton needs a vocal coach…
Please don’t get offended. But I really liked Mrs. Clinton’s "moment" in the New Hampshire campaign. In the short video clip I saw, she seemed real, her voice sounded soft and kind, it really felt authentic. But I have to [...]
Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll…
"Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll" was the mantra of the 60s. This is the lasting imprint of the Baby Boomer generation. And now our children have come of age, and guess what? Drugs and their abuse remain a big [...]
Curiosity v. Fundamentalism with Seth Godin
This is pretty darn good…sethgodin.com
What should pastors think about the emerging church?
I should probably start holding seminars on "What is the Emerging Church?" I could categorize and compare the various "expressions" of the emerging church. I could describe the major areas of non-orthodox exploration. I could point out the leading practitioners, [...]
Seeing what God is doing…
I love to see what God is doing. I especially like to meet young leaders who are innovative as they are pioneering new works for God. I got to spend a little bit of time with one of those kinds [...]
The Holy Spirit said…
There are people who claim to speak for God. Depending on the charismatic quotient of your church fellowship this may happen to a greater or lesser degree. Some bible scholars or teachers who feel that they have an excellent, all-encompassing [...]
