Output requires input. The more input, the more output. Pour water in a cup and eventually it will overflow. Output follows input naturally. But we are a culture obsessed entirely with output. We look at numbers. We analyze sales. We count heads. We tally wins. Focusing exclusively on output can lead us down rabbit trails and away from, ironically, further … [Read more...] about Input
ministry
Old Liturgy
Growing up, the old liturgy at my church seemed tedious at times. Sit down. Stand up. Repeat. But Kevin DeYoung's got me thinking. DeYoung comments on the New Evangelical liturgy. He points out what few of us consider: We all have a liturgy. We may not think of this or that church as particularly liturgical, and yet, technically, every order of service is a type of liturgy. … [Read more...] about Old Liturgy
Leadership Leap
Leadership requires a leap. Much about leadership can be taught and gradually learned. But because leadership requires decisive action at critical junctures, you will encounter moments when you must leap. No half-steps. Inevitably the moment will come when you must step up, step out, grab the microphone, make the bold move, stand your ground, say no, say yes, throw the … [Read more...] about Leadership Leap
Three Lies About Your Past That Keep You From Church
I sometimes hear people say, "I haven't been back to church since __ (insert embarrassing incident with self or family member)." The reason they haven't attended church since then is because they have come to believe one of the lies listed below. And when you believe one of these lies, church becomes a scary place you want to avoid. Let's correct each of these … [Read more...] about Three Lies About Your Past That Keep You From Church
Investing
In college, I had a fender bender that crumbled the hood of my car. The wreck ruined the look of my car, but it still worked fine. So I had a choice. For 500 dollars, I could fix the damage. Or, I could save the money and just drive the car as it was. Wanting to save money and guard my investments, I chose to drive the car wrecked. But something strange … [Read more...] about Investing