Spiritual Leadership Posts

Would you like to make a difference for a child this summer!

If you live in Indianapolis, IN, there is a good chance you’re familiar with Shepard Community Center.  Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, they have several great initiatives ongoing to aid to “break the cycle of poverty”.  One... Read More »

Why is Man’s Faith in God Dwindling?

Please read and comment on this guest post from Chris Arnold, Jr: Why is Man’s Faith in God Dwindling? I believe man’s biggest flaw is our insistency in being “right.” Because of our obsession with being right, we over... Read More »

Are you in a habit of meeting together?

Recently, I found myself in dialog with a couple individuals who are part of an investment holding group who places a heavy emphasis on culture and leadership development.  As you might imagine with their being a part of an... Read More »

“Everything that I cared about was being taken away from me.” 

Many of you have followed the journey of our son.  In particular, this past year his being hospitalized nine times.  What most haven’t heard is the story behind the scenes that has been going on within his heart.  ... Read More »

“When Work & Family Collide”

I’m reading a great book by Andy Stanley, When Work & Family Collide.  In it, Stanley describes a tension most wrestle with regularly.  The tension between whether one “cheat’s their job or cheat’s their family”.  While one may think... Read More »

“The voice of God should be louder than…”

I must say that I love “the church” and I love my “local body”.  Lisa and I have attended Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN for the past 7 years and have been greatly blessed by this community.... Read More »

Growing, Not “Moaning”!

  I have to tell you, my Heavenly Father has a sense of humor sometimes that brings joy to our relationship.  This past week, I was on a prayer walk.  Yes, if you see me walking along the path... Read More »

…hope…trust…wait…

This past week, I was led to Isaiah 40:31 ESV which states: “but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall... Read More »

“Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been having high winds periodically in our city.  As I’ve reflected upon these winds, I’ve also been struck by the comfort and sense of safety I’ve been experiencing as I stand at the window... Read More »

“finding blessings in the closed door”.

As many of my readers know, over the past year or so, we’ve been intentionally pursuing leadership roles in the local church.  The reasons are many; however, most importantly, have centered around a sense that God is calling Lisa... Read More »