The other night in class we were talking about how a leader’s identity effects how he leads. How we view ourselves makes a difference. As a new father, this subject really jumped out at me. Dr. Ayers showed us a quote by Nathaniel Brandon, “In …
Read MoreWhere the Vision Meets no Resistance
There’s a song on a CD called “Big Times in a Small Town” (it’s on itunes) written by a guy named Chuck Pyle that reminded me of some of the “Vision” stuff we’ve been reading lately. Here are some of the lyrics in the intro …
Read MoreCan I be a Leader?
Henri Nouwen says that Christian leadership is "downward mobility ending on a cross." Whoa! I’m not so sure I’m really cut out for that. I’ve always felt that it’s the call of every Christian to be a leader in the sense that they should be …
Read MoreFranciscan Benediction
Here’s a Franciscan Benediction (from St. Francis) that I think is cool. I found it on a Charlie Hall CD. “May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May God …
Read MoreAwesome Quote
What you are is God’s gift to you. What you become is your gift to God. I’m not sure where this even comes from, but it’s pretty cool stuff huh? God has given us everything – our spiritual gifts, our families, our money, even life …
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