Just a few random thoughts from “the Chip” 1. This one year chip falls out of my wallet from time to time, like it did tonight. It was given to me over a year ago by a man who completed the substance abuse program I used to manage. He gave it to me and said, […]
Excerpt from Reflection Week 1
An excerpt from #Reflection Week 1: “Can I be honest? There have been occasions, I’ve thought about quitting as the pastor of New Passion. Pastoring & being in ministry can be tough. You dream dreams & hope for things much quicker than they become reality. It’s tough building a new church in a military & […]
Influences (Part 1)
Trust is the emotional glue that binds followers and leaders together. Warren Bennis and Bert Nanus A Danger always presents itself when someone who is in a leadership role gains the trust of those they desire to follow them; for it is with that trust that they can lead their followers in a positive direction […]
Chasing Daylight Chapter 4 Thoughts (Part 2)
Here are some quotes from Chapter 4 of Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus, that have really stood out to me. The chapter is on “Influence.” Influence is defined as “power affecting a person, thing, or course of events” – especially one that operates without without any direct or apparent effort. Many times we conclude we […]
Chasing Daylight Chapter 4 Thoughts (Part 1)
Here are the first quotes that have stood out to me so far from Chapter 4 of Chasing Daylight from Erwin McManus. The chapter is titles “Influence.” Manipulation is the use of influence to control others for personal gain. It is the dark side of influence. Manipulation could be described as a relational lie. It […]