Leadership is making the wise decision even when it’s hard.

The ability to stay calm and focused in the midst of change is what distinguishes great leaders from those just collecting a paycheck.

Somewhere along the line, “Church” became a weekly event rather than a gathering of people who did life together.

Success comes through small daily wins.

If I knew I was going to die, I’d do the things on my life list. Why not do them now?

A promise is something that has been given but not yet realized.

Sometimes we get so enamored with the tradition of something that we forget about the intent of it.

Great Leadership sometimes requires taking a step backward in order to take a leap forward.

The sense of fulfillment is often hidden in acts of kindness

Joy weathers any storm: Happiness rides the waves.

Service is born out of love not duty.

In order to pick something up, you’ve got to put something down.

It is important to view current events through Christ-like eyes.

Sin builds up. Forgiveness cleans up.

There are no perfect decisions, only excellent applications.

You can’t judge your parenting by the choices of your kids.

Servant Leadership is an oxymoron. All true Leadership is servanthood.

Controlled anger leads to positive action.

If you walk in joy, happiness is close behind.

In order for you to receive, someone else has to give. That’s called sacrifice.

When you feel like you’re at the end, Christ is just beginning.

Give yourself permission to Risk. It is only in risk that one finds success.

Motivation gets you going; Inspiration keeps you going.

No matter what, its always an opportunity.

Happiness is hanging with friends who know you way more than you’d care to share.

Why does it seem that the church is more interested in people involvement rather than people engagement.

What trumps the ‘How’ of Leadership is the ‘Why

The pondering heart is a thankful heart.

Even in hardship, God’s goodness prevails.

To better handle grief, become the passenger, not the driver.

Jesus’ love for you far outweighs your expectations of Him.

Starting the morning without prayer is like starting a car without gas.

Confidence is that internal alignment between what you know, what you believe and what you portray.

In prayer, God doesn’t guarantee the answer you want, but He does guarantee the answer you need.

The wise pause; the foolish react.

A confident leader is like a duck. Above the water, he is calm and poised while below the water, he is driven by a flurry of focused activity.

Busyness chokes deep thinking.

I wanted to figure out why I was so busy, but I couldn’t find the time to do it.

The first step in Choosing is Prioritizing.

Joy is found in simple things.

It’s a new day. Yesterday’s failure is redeemed at the sunrise

Some will, some won’t. Look for the ones who will.

Jesus doesn’t lead you out of your day, He leads you into it.

He who is flexible masters the day.

Thankfulness creates gratitude which generates contentment that causes peace.

Government should be a floor upon which the good of the people flourishes, not a ceiling upon which people bump their heads!

Sometimes God asks us to take a step before he confirms the course.

Most people’s greatest regret is not living the life they knew they could live.

Joy is a gift given not an emotion earned.