The Stewardship of Influence

I know that this season has you running at your wit’s end but am under the conviction that I need to share this with you. First, I appreciate you. I pray for you often, knowing that if you are a disciple of Christ you are in the cross-hairs of the enemy. Second, I wanted you [...]

I recently got to spend the day with 10 little girls and 1 boy, ages 4 through 11, talking about prayer while their parents were downstairs studying the same thing. We talked about why we pray, how we pray, what we pray and more. Keeping their attention for two ninety minute sessions was a formidabl

Last night my wife walked into the living room and said, “Anna needs you in the bathroom.” Immediately my thoughts rushed to, “Well, you’re her mother. Why can’t you take care of it?”, but I knew Dawn wouldn’t send me in unless it was something better suited for my response. Anna was taking a bath [

Today in Chapel our leader reminded us of the different types and styles of human experience are recorded in the book of Psalms in the Holy Bible.  After this reminder he asked us if we had an unwritten psalm that needs expressing so we can communicate to Our Father what our heart and head are [...]

Did you know that the session videos from Bible Training Day (w/Linda Himes) and Leadership Training Day (w/me) are available free for your use in refreshing yourself on these principles and practices, or for developing others? For the Bible Training Day sessions go to (or copy & past these links in

On Saturday, January 29, 2011 I was afforded the opportunity to provide a day of leadership development and training for Salvation Army representatives from accross the Midwestern United States.  It is now confirmed that the videos from all three sessions are now available for review and use in trai

On Saturday, January 29, 2011 I was honored to lead the first ever Salvation Army Central Territory Leadership Training Day webcast event.  The day consisted of 3 one and one half hour sessions.  This is the first of the 3 sessions. Click here to view session 1 –> The Serving Leader I will make avai

Do you ever feel like just yelling at someone? That being said, let’s get the psycho-analytical issue out of the way and remove the question of whether or not there is some deep-seeded, unresolved issue that needs professional attention.  There may be truth to that suggestion within each of us, but