Some of us read all the time and what we read influences our thinking. I realized that I should probably disclose at least some of what I read and thought you could, too. I’ll go first. Nehemiah. A couple of us are talking about studying Nehemiah as a way to think about leadership. (Here’s a […]

It may have just been allergies, but Chevy Beyonce had some trouble with her eye. On Tuesday, it looked gross. Andrew and Allie made an appointment with the vet. By Wednesday evening, she was better. Andrew wondered whether it was worth keeping the appointment. I didn’t offer an opinion. He decided. So Chevy, Andrew and I […]

I decided recently to take a two-day retreat. I was reminded again that I struggle with stopping, even when I have the opportunity. As I was in the middle of my personal frustration, I texted to Nancy, “If I were helping someone else understand what to do, I would have some direction.” So I decided […]

Paul writes a letter to some people he’s never seen. They live in the town of Colossae, a town that used to be important until the trade route changed. He tells them “All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it […]

It’s easy to write “how to.” You can start with “here’s how I did.” Or you can start with “8 ways to write ‘how to’” and just make a list. We all want to know “how to.” My first teaching area was “how to.” I taught public speaking. In fact, my academic training is in […]