This past weekend I was reminded of a principle I blogged about early on. (Click here if you want to read my original post on this topic.) As leaders we all have to make unpopular decisions. We know they’re unpopular when we make them, so the result is the temptation …
wes Calling vs Job
A few years ago I took a break from full time ministry. During that time, I worked on my dad’s farm and served part time at a church. This week I have been reflecting on one of the conversations I had with my dad toward the end of my time …
Where We Are With 3 Questions
About 2 years ago I stumbled onto what I consider a pretty simple concept. It actually happened on a Sunday I took off, and was the result of evaluating a story I heard. Kind of crazy how things like that happen. The bottom line is this: about 2 years ago, …
Learn From Your Mistakes
Learn from your mistakes. Seems like a simple concept, right? But when was the last time you stopped to ask yourself if you’re truly learning from your mistakes? When was the last time you admitted you made a mistake? I think there’s a fine line in here. I never want …
Lessons from the Farm: Feed the Calf
I’m continuing my Lessons from the Farm series today. If you’d like to get these delivered to your inbox, click here. If you’d like to read some of this year’s posts, click here and progress forward. Today’s lesson was inspired by a Facebook post from my Uncle Bill. Each year …