L.E.A.D.
Leadership is often measured by what gets accomplished.
Did we hit the goal?
Did the project get finished?
Did the team perform?
Did we get the results we wanted?
Those things matter. But there is another question every leader should ask:
How did we lead the people who helped us get there?
The Discipleship Cycle
Some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples were also some of His most important.
He told them that all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to Him. Then He told them what to do with that reality: Go and make disciples. Baptize them. Teach them to obey. And remember that I am with you.
Fast and Curious
Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years, which means we certainly didn’t invent it. In fact, modern culture may just be rediscovering something people of faith have understood for centuries: sometimes less can actually make room for more.
Building Relational Trust
Trust doesn’t just happen. It is built, one interaction at a time.
There are some things in life that simply cannot be rushed.
Trust is one of them.
Think about the people you trust most. Chances are, that trust wasn’t created in one conversation, one meeting, or one impressive moment. It was built over time through hundreds of small interactions that told you something important:
“I can count on this person.”
That is the heart of relational trust.
When Plans Change
We all make plans.
From the time we are young, we imagine what our lives will look like. We dream about our career, relationships, family, home, and future. There’s nothing wrong with making plans. Proverbs 16:9 says:
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.”
Never Disconnected
There are seasons when life feels strangely quiet.
Your routine changes. The conversations become fewer. The familiar faces aren’t around like they used to be. You may find yourself spending more time alone than you expected, and somewhere along the way, a thought can creep in:
Does anybody see me? Does anybody hear me?