When I think of humility, my mind immediately goes to figures like Mother Teresa, Ghandi or even Nelson Mandela. It has got to be one of those intangible traits I admire every time it’s exhibited by a leader.
Mother Teresa in a Calcutta orphanage, 1979. Bettmann / Corbis
But what is it really? And how do we get it?
Lately I have been experiencing a renewed commitment to prayer. I have less desire to talk about it and more of a desire to just practice it. I am praying more with my kids. I am praying more with my wife. I pray more with friends. I am praying more on my own.
Yesterday I took a day to fast and to pray. Continue reading
Repentance is a regular day at office for the humble leader. Granted it’s not an easy day. It’s downright hard for leaders (especially me) to admit they are wrong.
It’s even harder for them (especially me, again) to ask for forgiveness. Continue reading
Today I am off to Africa to spend time with fellow leaders committed to equipping this generation to be disciples who make disciples. As I prepare to go, I am reminded of how important it is to have a ‘life on life’ mentoring relationship with someone else.
We do not disciple the masses; neither did Jesus. Continue reading
I am going to work hard at eliminating that little bulge which developed around my belt line over Christmas. And I will try to smile more in 2012 or be more thankful, but I don’t need New Year’s resolutions to do that stuff. After all I feel Bono summed it up best, “Nothing changes on New Year’s day.” (except the color and size of the shades)
This year I would rather throw out a little advice to live by. Continue reading
“Everyone” I talk to this year says Christmas is a time for family. Unfortunately ours won’t make it in time this year. Neither will the family of my missionary friends who emailed me from across the pond. Nor will the families of some of the best young leaders I know in Asia or Africa.
What is “everyone” talking about? Continue reading
Christmas is coming (crazy fast) and all around the world millions of people will celebrate the birth of a little baby named Jesus. At least that’s what I thought was his name. Turns out the prophet Isaiah was trying to name him over 700 years before he was even born!
How many babies do you know who had that happen to them? Continue reading