Follow Me

by | Apr 19, 2015 | Leadership

I remember when my older sons were nearing double-digits, and we were outside doing yard work together. The project loomed large, and we were pretty much getting nowhere fast. I was frustrated with our lack of progress, and thinking about what needed to be done. I was...

Life Beyond To-Do Lists

by | Mar 16, 2015 | Leadership

It’s early morning as I write these words, far too early for most of humanity on this side of the hemisphere to be up and stumbling about their kitchen, searching for coffee. To-do lists are swirling in my brain, and my fingers are itching to set ideas to paper,...

Go Forward in Faith

by | Feb 23, 2015 | Leadership

Have you heard about the story of the walls falling down at the ancient city of Jericho in the sixth chapter of the biblical book of Joshua? God gave Joshua specific instructions about how to overtake the city of Jericho. He was given unusual directions, especially...

Are You a Leader?

by | Jan 27, 2015 | Leadership

I have a problem. If I’m in a group and there is a lack of leadership, I will jump in to lead even if no one appointed me the leader — even if it’s not appropriate. It’s an illness, really. I can’t help myself. It feels similar to when I was in a classroom as a...

Red Rover! Red Rover!

by | Jan 15, 2015 | Leadership

In elementary school, I remember playing Red Rover on the playground. Two lines of kids would link hands and face each other. One child with a strong personality would decide who to call over from the opposite chain and they’d chant, “Red rover, red rover, send Tracy...