October 27, 2008

The Power of Presence

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I run. Nearly everyday I put in a few miles with long runs on the weekends.  I try to wedge in a marathon or two each year but run mostly for the benefits both physical and emotional.  I used to run by myself but now I run usually […]

October 21, 2008

To Thy Own Self Be True

Dan was struggling. His recently planted church was not growing like he had anticipated. I listened to him explain all the reasons he believed things weren’t developing as he had hoped. He was frustrated. Dan mentioned his family was also frustrated as they were seeing less and less of him and when he […]

October 14, 2008

Burnt Pine Cones

The retreat weekend was wonderful.  The facility was magnificent, nestled in the tall pines along a lake in the mountains. During the three day event many people experienced tremendous breakthroughs, spiritual encounters and wrestled with significant issues. The retreat led up to a peak moment around a large bonfire. With participants joining in a time […]

October 7, 2008

Perspective

If there is one thing, particularly in difficult times, that leaders tell me a coach provides…it is perspective.  To help a leader see a situation, problem, opportunity or issue from another angle often times helps create a breakthrough, find a solution, discover a missing piece or sometimes, in those difficult times to find courage itself.
Many […]

The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. Proverbs 20:5 NIV