What To Do When You’re Tired

Some days I wake up in the morning, and the first thing I say is, “I am so tired.” At times, fatigue seems to overtake me. There are many reasons for this fatigue: lack of sleep, lack of iron, lack of time, lack of self-care, overcommitment, and disobedience to God’s...

Respect Others First

“R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find out what it means to me.” I used to love this song by Aretha Franklin as a little girl. I loved the beat and the attitude. The desire and demand for respect is a message resonates with everyone. There is a great marriage book titled Love and...

Am I Fooling Myself?

Watching auditions to talent competitions makes me chuckle and cringe at the same time. When a sweet young person is belting away on a song, completely unaware that she can’t carry a tune in a bucket, I cringe. The embarrassment I feel for the person is intense. It is...

A Trustworthy Leader

My all-time favorite leaders all had something in common; I felt safe and secure under their leadership.   The biggest reason for these feelings of safety could be summed up in one word – trust.   What caused me to trust them? What did they do or have that...

Leadership Point of View

What has developed your point of view about leadership? There are many factors that affect us: background and socio-economic status, teachers, parents, pastors, etc. These factors influence how we think and feel about leading and motivating people. A mature,...