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Relearning to See “in Christ”
Set aside a few quiet minutes and allow your body to settle into stillness. Let your breathing slow until it feels unforced. As the noise around you fades, acknowledge the truth that leadership often narrows our vision, pulling us toward urgency, problem‑solving, and the subtle pressure to hold everything together. Notice without judgment the places…
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Rhythms of Gentleness
Rhythms of Gentleness A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. (Proverbs 15:1) Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all…
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Rhythms of Thanksgiving
Rhythms of Thanksgiving In Colossians 3:12-17, the apostle Paul puts thanksgiving forward, not once but twice, as an integral part of the community ethic of unity and love that he calls the new people of God to: 15 Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as…
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Creating a Relationship Restoration Ritual
Creating a Relationship Restoration Ritual One of the most overlooked aspects of leadership is how to navigate conflict in ways that build a healthier team and strengthen the mission. In my experience, leaders often view conflict management as necessary but fail to undertake the hard work of creating organizational and team practices that effectively steward…
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30-Minute Sabbath Leadership Check-In
A 30-Minute Sabbath Leadership Check-in It’s so easy in the busyness of leadership to not stop, rest, and reflect. But Sabbath is a very important spiritual formation habit, not only for a healthy spiritual and physical life, but for learning and growth in leadership. We need time to step away from the daily grind, reflect…
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The Virtuous Cycle of Spiritual Formation
The Virtuous Cycle of Spiritual Formation In this month’s reflection, I’m excited to share a teaser from my upcoming book Friendship: Recovering the Soul of God’s Mission. This excerpt explores “The Virtuous Cycle of Spiritual Formation,” a framework for cultivating spiritually vibrant leadership communities rooted in the love and mission of Jesus. I adapted this…
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