A few weeks ago I had the honor of speaking with a group of student leaders. Their leader is someone I respect, and I was grateful for the opportunity in and of itself. Then, I was blown out of the water. About a week later, I got a handwritten note …
wes Never Lose Sight of the One
Today’s post is going to be ministry specific, but it plays a role in leadership as well. When I think back to the influential ministers in my life, very few of them became influencers because they stood at the front of the room. There was my youth pastor who would …
Build Your Community
I fancy myself a runner. Well, at least I used to be. I’ve never been fast, but a few years back I trained for a half marathon, and found I really enjoy a nice run. I’m back in it now, but it’s been a slow process. More than the training, …
Substance vs Surface
Where I live in Texas we have mesquite trees. They are everywhere. I have a few around my house that have been alive undoubtedly for decades. Years ago, I spent a a month or so trying to grub mesquite trees. The trick, however, was you had to get down into …
Remembering 9/11
I was a senior in high school, dating my eventual wife. I remember getting to school and hearing how the first plane struck the tower. Then, as we walked into second period, I remember my English teacher talking with us about it and saying it had to have been an …