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  If you are looking for a great book, I recommend Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ, by Russell Moore. To learn more about this book check out this video review: Purchase: Amazon – $9.95 | Crossway – $11.25 | CBD – $9.99

  I recently received a book from a Twitter friend, Dave Schroeder, called Daddy Dates.  He had seen some of my tweets about my daughter and kindly offered to send a copy my way. Dates with my daughter have been a regular event in our home from the time she was clinging to my pant [...]

Author, Laura Hillenbrand masterfully pieces together a powerful inside look at the sacrifices made for our freedom during World War II. The tenacious spirit and inner steadfast hope of Louie Zamperini brought strength to many who faced unspeakable suffering. The author’s thorough research pulled together riveting details that continually holds the attention of the reader. [...]

What is a Multiplier and how does a leader help others become smarter? Some leaders feel threatened when those they lead appear more intelligent. Then there are those who look on the bright side. They celebrate when someone on their team has implemented a bright idea that has brought benefits to the organization. Liz Wiseman [...]

I recently read an insightful book by Joel Kurtzman, Common Purpose: How Great Leaders Get Organizations to Achieve the Extraordinary. Mr. Kurtzman pulls together his years of experience at several distinguished organizations and shares what he has learned about leading an organization to accomplish the extraordinary. He also interviewed 50+ leaders and compiled the best [...]

This past summer our family spent a week with family in friends in Springfield, Missouri. Karen and I served on the staff of Second Baptist Church for many years and we always enjoy getting to hang out with those with whom we served. One thing we noticed that stood out above the fun and festivities [...]

Riveting, fascinating, and at times heart pounding. I was driving to work on a beautiful Texas morning scanning the radio for something interesting to listen to when an interview on NPR captured my attention. What intrigued me was the word “spy”.  Mary Louise Kelly was beginning an interview with the son of one of the [...]

I recently picked up the book, Switch, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. This book is essential for anyone who wants to make a difference. The path to successful change is effectively illustrated by dozens of insightful stories. It is engaging, fascinating and sets a solid foundation for a practical understanding of managing change. I [...]

I recently began studying this book with some ambitious leaders at Oak Hills Church. We launched into the first two chapters last week with insightful discussions centered on creating culture and not just systems, the power of hope, and engaging others in the dialogue of learning. I am pumped about all we will learn together [...]