Your Third Word
My latest Radical Mentoring group is tackling the topic of purpose. Specifically, life purpose statements. Identity asks, “Who am I?” Mission asks, “What do I want?” Purpose asks, “Why am I here?” The stock answer…
Take Good Care of Your Mother
“Take good care of your mother . . . and remember to be kind.” – Jackson Browne, The Only Child Last Sunday was Mother’s Day. Hopefully you made a phone call, sent a card, flowers,…
Who is Your Plus-One?
Every year when the NFL draft rolls around, the name Ryan Leaf comes up. He’s universally considered one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. An episode of NFL Top 10 even ranked him at…
The Difference Between Radical Mentoring and North Point’s LDG (Leader Development Groups)
Sometimes we’re asked, “What’s the difference between Radical Mentoring and Leader Development Groups?” A couple of years ago, North Point Community Church (NPCC) recognized a need to do a better job of raising up and apprenticing leaders….
A Special Thank You Note
Thank you notes can be polarizing. Most of us like to get them but hate to write them. I got the one above from an 8-year-old the other day. His dad was in my mentoring…
Use It or Lose It
One of the things Jesus said has always seemed out of character to me. I’ve never understood why Jesus, as the ultimate embodiment of God’s love would say (in Matthew 25:29), “For whoever has will…
So . . . How Do You See God?
How do you see God? As judge? Police chief? Santa Claus? Genie in a bottle? Loving? Cruel? Distant? Available? Smiling? Angry? Irrelevant? Powerless? Be honest. How do you really see God in your mind? How…
Before Honor is Humility
When people strive to ‘be somebody,’ they’re often trying to be somebody else. But look around at the people you admire most and you’ll find humility. Humility may be the most revered character trait from…
A Lifetime’s Worth of Leadership Principles
Leading an organization effectively has to be done through principles . . . clear, simple principles that come from the heart of the leader. Principles that don’t change, transcend circumstances, locations, genders, generations, and even…
The Split Personality of Jesus
Okay, I know the title of this post makes you want to hit delete, but before you do, let’s take a deep dive into the personality of Jesus. All my life I’ve heard, Jesus referred…
