Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor

The Declaration of Independence was a document that laid out the reasons why the American colonies were about to go to war. Like an editorial, it was meant to be widely distributed, in an age before telegraphs, telephones or the Internet.

Brokenness Precedes Influence

Scripture presents a pathway to influence—one that runs through humility, surrender, and even brokenness. This idea is uncomfortable because it challenges the instinct to protect image and maintain control.

God's Design for a Leading Man

Whoever thought that “what is a man?” would be a controversial question in our culture! Male messages pull in opposite directions—some encouraging passivity and disengagement, others promoting dominance without character.

Empathetic Leadership

Empathetic leadership begins with seeing people not as resources to be managed, but as individuals to be valued. Empathy is increasingly recognized as a defining strength, not a weakness.

Servant Leadership in a Self-Promoting World

esus Christ defined leadership not as a pursuit of status, but as a commitment to serve. For men seeking to lead well, the challenge is not simply to succeed within the world’s system, but to embody a different kind of leadership altogether.

The Measure of a Man

Biblical manhood is not defined by status or strength, but by character, responsibility, and a life oriented toward Christ and others. Godly leadership is not about control; it is about stewardship.

Last Ones First

“The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Matthew 23:11-12).

Can Anyone Withstand the Test of Time?

What will you do of significance with the 80-or-so years you have? When we’re young we have all the time in the world. And once we realize that isn’t true, we never have enough left to do anything with it.

Modeling Servant Leadership

As Jesus began teaching on earth, His words about leadership and leading were shocking. In fact, they were so at odds with religious leaders of the time, they believed Jesus could not possibly be the Savior they were hoping and waiting for.

Leadership Lessons from Aristotle

Aristotle (384-322 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher. His writings cover a broad range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, philosophy, linguistics, economics, politics, psychology, and the arts.

Love Your Enemies

Leaders by nature want to win. They want to win the account, win the deal, win the quarter, win the best staff, win at products, win at service. This is why Jesus’ teaching for leaders to “love your enemies” is tremendously challenging.

How to Win at Politics

American politics is getting more intense and divisive by the day. The democratic tradition of debate and discourse, leading to compromise and unity, is all but gone in the US. Instead, we gather into tribes based on deeply held political beliefs, we deride the opposition.

Full of Grace

Salvation through Christ is a gift of grace. Christ Himself is described as “full of grace” (John 1:14). A common definition of grace as used throughout the Bible is undeserved favor.

Developing a Good Work Ethic

What is really expected of someone in terms of worth ethic? The Bible speaks of our work from the Old to the New Testament. Proverbs 14:23 says, “In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.”

Be Rich in Good Deeds

Why are you a leader? Are the resources and position you have solely for your own benefit, or were you meant for something more? Paul’s letter to Timothy gives an interesting take on the purpose and priorities of leading others.

How to Be a Positive Leader

Positive leadership is a product of a leader’s relationships, for it is in knowing, helping and serving people that he can elicit a compelling and uplifting emotional response.

To Whom Honor Is Due

Honor means to hold with high respect or great esteem. On Veterans Day, we honor to those specifically who have served in the armed forces. But have you ever wondered how, exactly, you honor someone?

Free to Lead

When we celebrate on July 4 now, 245 years and as many political reinterpretations later, it begs the question, “What freedom are we celebrating?” Christ brings us a clear and meaningful definition of freedom that transcends our July 4 celebration.

The Cost of Leadership

On Memorial Day we remember and honor the sacrifices of those who gave their last full measure of devotion to their country. Consider the people-centered lesson we can learn as leaders from those who serve (or have served) in a branch of the armed forces.

Lead Like Mom

Mother’s Day is a reminder to be thankful for our moms and the investment they made in the persons we are today. Moms have a tremendous capacity to instill wisdom, values and principles into their children and families.

Leadership and Easter

History’s most pivotal spiritual moment is celebrated at Easter. Perhaps the greatest way we celebrate Easter is to echo the life of Christ as His followers in how we love others.

10 Vaccines for the Disease of More

People who have it all—money, fame, family, career, lots of possessions—often find their entire self-worth is tied up in items that have price tags, and not on the intangibles that make life meaningful. But there are vaccines for that.

Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem! Those who seize the day make the most of all opportunities that present themselves.

Where The Bible Teaches Leadership

Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon, Daniel, Isaiah, John, Paul, Timothy, Jesus… does the Bible, through its primary characters and events, give us examples of leaders, or does it actually teach leadership skills and principles?

Only Two Ways to Look at the Universe

We will stare out in the night sky at those distant points of light, so unimaginably far away, and we ask, “Is there anything out there, is there anything more?”

How To Become an Influencer

As a leader, your influence can mean more, though, than product endorsements to an online audience. The Bible endorses faith-centered leaders influencing others toward God and good works, by their speech and through example.

When Do You Become a Man?

The Bible contains responsibilities given to man by God. In Genesis, we read that God gave man dominion over His creation, and the job of tending to it (Genesis 2:15). Spiritually, the Bible also give man clear direction in his responsibilities.

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