Teamwork

I’m currently doing some consulting work with/for a friend who is trying to resurrect a small business that fell out of sorts for about 2 years. So, every Monday, we have lunch together to discuss several aspects of what’s...

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disconnect and blinders

I’ve noticed and interesting thing lately... people have a hard time crossing over from one “discipline” to another... It’s story time! I was in a meeting at work a few weeks ago. We were talking about an email that came...

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caring vs. not

I’m involved in several situations; at work, at church and in life, that “require” some level of ownership. At a basic level, these “things” are project based. “What should we do about...?” is the common question. And it requires...

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Quote of the Week

Churches aren't equipped to handle reality.

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Urgent vs. Important

I attended a Sunday School class on “The Tyranny of the Urgent”. I didn’t speak up much as I was processing through some of the discussion. And those who spoke clearly had their viewpoint from which all others should...

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the perfect title lost in a world of chaos

From the moment I get up to the moment I go to bed, I see things in my world that need to get done. Tons of things around my house. From an unfinished kitchen to landscaping to a disaster...

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perspectives

I’ve been reminded lately of how perspective can change everything. Tonight Will had a baseball game. The whole game was filled with examples of perspective. And reactions to differing points of view. Will plays on a team made up of boys...

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listen?

Some exciting things happening on our church. A capital campaign that’s just underway. People are out serving. We’re starting to do some intentional outreach. The overall attitude seems to be very positive. Which has me a bit nervous. I feel...

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a view of the church

Last week, we held our “Leading the Way” leaders reception for the church’s capital campaign. It was an interesting event. Typically, you would see a “formal” dinner for this kind of event. It was decided by someone to do...

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passionate mission

Was talking with someone recently about some church stuff. We were discussing the church capital campaign and some things surrounding that project. I was talking about how going one direction felt a little self centered while going a different...

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