I think hands down that pride is the most insidious and destructive thing that keeps us from becoming the leaders God wants us to be and furthermore it’s becomes a thick barrier to our relationships with God. It was C.S. Lewis who said, As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud [...]

God has been doing some serious heart surgery on me over the past few weeks. I’m a little embarrassed to admit this but God has pointed out to me, through a couple different situations, that I need to address the issue of pride in my ministry. Pride has become this insidious and destructive thing that [...]

There are two words that for some reason are SO difficult to say. They’re difficult to say to your spouse. They’re difficult to say to your co-workers. They’re difficult to say to your kids. The two words: I’m Sorry. Why are these two words so problematic? One word: Pride There are few words that can [...]

It will keep you from… asking questions, admitting your wrong, and confronting your sin. It will erode… your ministry, your marriage, and your influence. It will run off… your kids, your friends, and your followers. It will limit… God’s work in you and through you, your impact on others, and anything else you care about. [...]

Earlier this week I got to spend two days with our staff on our annual all staff retreat. What a blast! This is such an important time for our staff to get away and dream about the future as well as just spend quality time together. This crew deserves a few days away for all [...]