“Don’t seek after a ministry; rather, anticipate the fruit of a disciplined life.” – John Wesley
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 8
Today I’m sharing two more periodicals from my “non-book” reading list. You can read Posts 1 – 7 here. And here they are: PC WORLD / MAC WORLD Here I suggest you pick one or the other – if you are PC person, go with PC World. If you are a Mac person… well, you get the idea. Read one or … Read More
Weiner, Schwarzenegger and You
First, thanks for reading this post in spite of (or perhaps because of) the title! Second, I want to share a bit about something that’s been on my heart lately and invite you to discuss it with me. You’ve no doubt read the sensational and morally incredulous stories over the last few days and weeks about Anthony Weiner, Dominique Strauss-Kahn … Read More
When We Know Our Friends – A Saturday Quote
“In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.” — John Churton Collins
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 7
Today I’m sharing another (two, actually) item from my “non-book” reading list. You can read Posts 1 – 6 here. And here is today’s selection: CHARISMA / MINISTRY TODAY I put these two magazines together because they are both published by Charisma Media (formerly Strang Publications) and I recommend that as Church Leaders you read them both. …Yes, you too, … Read More
To Solve Any Problem… – A Saturday Quote
“To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? Third, who could I ask?” — Jim Rohn, Motivational speaker, author
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 6
For the last several weeks, I’ve been sharing some selections of what I read, besides books. You can read Posts 1 – 5 here. And here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: FAST COMPANY It ain’t what it once was but its still pretty good. When it first appeared back in the late 1990’s, I wrote a column about it for … Read More
Making Mistakes – A Saturday Quote
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” – George Bernard Shaw
What Should be Expected of Staff Spouses? (Church Staffing)
A common cause of stress among church staff members is the role of staff spouses. Some churches hire a staff member with the unspoken expectation that they’re hiring two people (husband and wife) – the key word being “unspoken.” I’ll share how we handle staff spouse expectations at The Journey in a moment, and whether you agree with our approach … Read More
My (Non-Book) Reading List, Part 5
Today’s a special (and quick) Tuesday edition of my “non-book” reading list. You can catch up on Posts 1, 2, 3, and 4 – and here is today’s “non-book” reading selection: FORBES MAGAZINE Of the big business magazines, Forbes is my favorite. I don’t read every issue… in fact, full confession: I’m not even sure if its a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly magazine. But the … Read More