I just happened to be in Dallas on Tuesday night when Texas Rangers star, Josh Hamilton, hit his record breaking 4 homers in one game. Here’s a video of all four of his killer home runs. A-mazing!!
I’m so thankful we worship a God of second, third, and fourth chances.
Aren’t you?
In this podcast episode we talk about identity and the dangers of gathering our self worth externally from accomplishments and approval.
Any questions or topics you would like to hear us talk about?
Joins us for this conversation and for future podcasts, we would love to answer YOUR questions. If you have a question you can call us at 218-248-7383 or leave a comment on this post.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in leadership is if you want to be a good leader you have to be a good follower. Ross Guthrie recently wrote this in a Leadership Magazine article:
Christian discipleship is all about following. As disciples of Jesus, we are all followers first and foremost. Following first is a lesson that extends throughout life. Children learn to follow God by obeying their parents. Apprentices learn a craft my mimicking a master. In the church we learn to lead by following our elders and pastors and overseers. There’s a practical payoff as well. Not everyone is a natural leader. Some of us learned to lead by following. Become a good follower. It’s not an easy thing to do. But in the long run it will make you a wiser leader, one that others will be glad to follow.
My pride often wants to convince me that I don’t need the input, direction and leadership of others, but nothing could be more false. I need others to help shape my leadership. I need to know when to abandon “my way” for the sake of the overall organization/church. And in learning to humbly submit to other leaders I build invaluable trust with those that are attempting to follow my leadership.
Why do you think it’s so tough for leaders to learn to follow?
I know a great number of you who read this blog around the world don’t actually attend Cross Point, the church I’m blessed to be a part of. However, I did want to share some exciting news with you today. I covet your prayers as we enter into a really exciting era we’re calling Chapter 2.
In this video I share the history and vision of our church, as well as announce where we sense God is taking us over the next couple years. It’s been such an honor to be a part of this great movement of God.
Will you join me in praying for Cross Point Nashville during this time?
Last week the internet was all abuzz (and I’m sure it still is) over some comments or lack of comments that Andy Stanley made in a recent message. Apparently there were some that thought he was “soft-pedaling” when it came to homosexuality. You can read a detailed explanation of the event HERE.
Man, if we’re going to start criticizing and denouncing pastors for something they “did not say” by trying to read their mind and predict their motives than I’m in REAL trouble.
I love how Scot McKnight got right to the point. He wrote…
I want to know if Andy Stanley welcomes sinners to the table. Yes he does. And I want to know if he preaches grace at his church. Yes he does. I want to know if he points people away from themselves and their sins to Jesus and to forgiveness. Yes he does. The big one is this: I want to know if Andy Stanley shows people to Jesus or out the door. I know he does the former and not the latter.
I’m with Andy. When James said “Mercy triumphs over judgment,” he probably had his older brother in mind and may well have remembered how that older brother was treated by the Pharisees when Jesus welcomed the sinners. Being right is not right if it is not also good.
The truth of the gospel will find a way when the time is right.
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
It’s so easy to be critical of messages we didn’t preach and hyper focused on sins we don’t struggle with.
Hope you guys had a great weekend.
Saturday, my sons, Jett and Brewer, turned 11 and 6 respectively. Wow! Time flies. Man, I love these boys more and more each day.
Today I’m releasing the 3rd edition of our new podcast. Would love for you to join us. Talking about all kinds of things including a book I wrote that was TOTALLY rejected by my publisher. It was a huge learning moment for me. Hope it will be helpful to you.
Any questions or topics you would like to hear us talk about?
Join us for this conversation and for future podcasts, we would love to answer YOUR questions. If you have a question you can call us at 218-248-7383 or leave a comment on this post.
I’m blessed that I get to work from home at least one day a week. My home office is where I do the majority of my message and book writing. It’s one of my favorite spaces.
And what makes this space so unique you might ask?
Well, about three times a day there’s an unannounced parade that marches right through.
You know what I wonder sometimes as he passes through my office? When do we stop throwing parades for absolutely no good reason. We could all use a random parade from time to time.
Love you guys. Hope you have a great weekend!!
