Being intentional is inborn for most leaders. We dream big, plan hard, and make tough calls. But along the way, stress mounts and blood pressure rises. God designed us to be purposeful, but He never meant for us to go it alone. Let’s learn to intentionally engage with God in the midst of our packed […]

A temptation for leaders is to run ahead, make tracks, and accomplish vision. While leaders should lead, the best way to do so is by following the True Alpha Leader. My husband and I are dog lovers, we both have strong personalities, and we somehow always manage to pick the Alpha of the litter. Our […]

We’ve all heard the adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The meaning is obvious. Non-stop work is counterproductive and detrimental. While God certainly calls us to work, He also calls us to play. In fact He designed us that way. And He instituted it at the dawn of Creation. Genesis […]

For starters, let’s define the ball. As leaders, our minds readily go to the strategic plan or the upcoming board meeting. These aren’t bad things to focus on, but there’s something even better. Or I should say Someone. God is the “ball” we want to keep our eye on and be postured toward. I’ll unpack […]

If you’re like most leaders, you hit seasons where your Bible-reading becomes dull. Or even nonexistent. Maybe it’s the extra pressure at work, a family illness, or the haphazard schedule of summertime or holidays. While these times are inevitable, our lapse in reading the Word doesn’t have to be long-term. We can choose – right […]