2 “Awarenesses” to Add to Self-Awareness
“He lacks so much self-awareness.” No one wants to be this person. Self-awareness places a lid on personal relationships and professional development. For those wondering what self-awareness is, ...
What Does Untainted Leadership Look Like?
There was a time when leadership was as it should be all of the time, when motivations were always pure, when goals were not bent out of shape with unholy ambitions, and when the actions of a leade...
Just Because: A 14-Day Marriage Challenge
Some marriages have big issues because they stopped doing the little things that make a difference. That’s why this 14-Day “Just Because” Challenge can have a great impact. It’s a simple exercise t...
The Inigo Montoya Principle: 3 Tips for Redefining Spiritual Conversations
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." If you're a fan of "The Princess Bride," you'll recognize this iconic line from Inigo Montoya. While it's a humorous mom...
Deepening Kindness: Intentionally Bringing Value to Your Spouse
In marriage, there is a certain balance when it comes to being comfortable with one another. On the one hand, you don’t want to be constantly worried about awkward silence, passing gas, or morning ...
3 Reasons Ministry Leadership is Uniquely Challenging
A.W. Tozer wrote, “It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular; it is why he does it. Motive is everything.” I agree and do not believe that serving in local chu...
Honoring Your Spouse: Choosing to See with Positivity
Healthy marriages make daily choices to view their spouse and their marriage in a positive way—even in their differences, even with the hurts, and even through the everyday frustrations. Granted, l...