This morning I found a journal that was given to me almost 17 years ago. In it were notes written from youth group members of my home church. The words were encouraging, hopeful (stay in touch!), and affirming, even 17 years later. As I was reading their words, I was …
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Mindset Makes the Difference
Sometimes, I think perspective is a super power. And by perspective, I mean mindset. How we choose to view a situation. What is more disarming in a tense situation than admitting or realizing things aren’t as bad as they may feel in the moment? Look back at a time where …
The Difference Maker
Willingness makes the difference in leadership. I have written about this before, but like so many leadership lessons, I keep seeing it played out time and again. Give me two kids: one with natural leadership ability and little desire to make a positive impact, and one with lower natural leadership …
Sit Down. Stand Up. Follow Me.
Leadership is instinctual. I’m at Pre-Teen Camp this week and saw something remarkable one night during worship. Following the sermon, we started singing again. I was sitting behind a group of boys who were standing and singing. After one song, I watched as one boy sat down. Slowly, and one …
Camp Survival Tip #1
Summer is upon us. As I go through my summer, I thought today I would share a tip from a couple years ago. The tip comes from a very personal place, so before you click over, here’s a glimpse: I have one simple rule for surviving camp. It’s a personal …