Chris McChesney, et. al. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals (Jefferson City, TN: Simon & Schuster, 2026). My wife says I have no networking fears. If someone is good or successful at something--i.e., preaching, business, finance, leading, or pastoring, I will find a way to "pick their brain." I enjoy learning … Continue reading From Vision to Strategy: Leading Effectively
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Small Changes, Big Results: Atomic Habits Book Review
James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (New York, NY: Avery Publishing, 2018). Germs are contagious. A sick person sneezes without covering their mouth and these bad microorganisms enter your system. Next thing you know, you start feeling symptomatic. You think to yourself, "Thanks for … Continue reading Small Changes, Big Results: Atomic Habits Book Review
Evaluating Pastors in Documentaries: A Biblical Perspective
Here is my confession: I love documentaries. Wow! It feels great to get that off my chest. Yes, I watched Trainwreck's "Poop Cruise," and will most likely never go on a cruise again. I was obsessed with "America's Team" about the Dallas Cowboys. As a Cowboys fan, the contents were bittersweet. Sweet because players like … Continue reading Evaluating Pastors in Documentaries: A Biblical Perspective
How Reading Shapes Christian Maturity
Bill Gates reads 50 books a year. When the billionaire was asked what advice he would have given to his younger self, he said, "read." Gates remains an avid reader even today. Many of the most successful people in our world--Gates, Buffett, Cuban, & Musk--all have one thing in common: they are readers. In fact, … Continue reading How Reading Shapes Christian Maturity
“I Have Always Been a Christian,” A Biblical Analysis and Response
C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity is one of my favorite books. Lewis had a gift for explaining and defining Christian truths for both those who believe and those who do not. One of his tactics for expounding the Christian faith was presenting two different meanings to a thought or concept. His logic would look like … Continue reading “I Have Always Been a Christian,” A Biblical Analysis and Response
The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Formation
In my last post, I exposed how social media works. Thank you for all the amazing feedback. Now, we need to ask a harder and deeper question about social media's impact on our students: What is it doing to our students? Not just externally—but internally. Formation Is Happening—Whether We Like It or Not Every scroll … Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Formation
The Truth About Social Media Our Students Don’t Know
If we’re going to disciple the next generation well, we should tell them the truth—not just about God, but also about the world they live in. This includes but is not limited to the online realm. Especially the illusionary world of social media. From the outset, social media isn’t neutral. It’s not just a fun … Continue reading The Truth About Social Media Our Students Don’t Know
A Holy Spirit Led and Empowered Movement: A Story About God’s Favor at FBC Holland
A dear friend of mine was in town recently, and I was sharing with him all the work that God is doing at First Baptist Church of Holland, in Holland, Texas. Yes, you've probably never heard of us. If you drove through our town, you most likely would not even realize you were in it. … Continue reading A Holy Spirit Led and Empowered Movement: A Story About God’s Favor at FBC Holland
Be Imitators 