Leadership
Ask… Seek… Knock… Our Way Forward
I was able to speak this morning to the gathered Coastland Church at the Brandon AMC Theaters. We have been looking at the Sermon on the Mount for the past number of weeks. Specifically, we have been looking into the things that cause us to come into alignment with the Kingdom of God. Jesus projects…
Read MoreDetails Details – God Is in the Details
I have been working to launch teams of windshield washers. It has been a while since I last connected with strangers in this particular serving style. Found some very cool squeegees – they have metal handles and expand long enough that you can wash both sides of a large windshield at once. Got them at…
Read MoreWhat to Say When Serving
When we serve people it is important that we have a clear idea of what we want to actually say to those we serve. If we hope to make an impact upon those we serve we need to say something to the point – something we can convey much with just a few words. Consider…
Read MoreGetting A Heart For People
How are you doing with your heart? Specifically, how are you doing in the realm of outreach and your attitude toward others? After doing outreach for many years now I can attest to the vital importance of having a heart that is ignited toward others. It is human nature that our hearts have a tendency…
Read MoreConfessions of An…Increasingly Clear Leader
Everybody Needs a Model Or Two To Be Effective ‘People never do what you say – only what you do …then only after you have salted them down…’ What/Who Is An Approximate Leader Metaphor You Relate To? As we venture through life, influential personalities pass our way. Some of these are distant influencers. They touch…
Read MoreConfessions of a Budding Realist…
Short People Got No… Need For Toilet Plungers … of strengths, limits, liabilities While in Denver recently doing some city-wide training with leaders, I stayed with some friends. They have renovated a house that is beautiful, ornate… and has old plumbing. This couple has children that are adults, are out of the house. Both of…
Read MoreInvest First, Withdraw As Interest Grows
Everywhere that I have had a bank account, the understanding is basically the same. First, you must make a deposit. There is a period of waiting until the initial check clears. Then if you choose, a withdrawal can be made. I have never heard of a bank that allows a withdrawal before a deposit has…
Read More‘Innovation’ – Or Can We Do Better? (Part 3)
3. Talk of innovation can easily become a derision to God. When we over-talk about the power of innovation we are, wordsmithing aside, beginning to tread upon thin ice with God. We come very close to insulting God when we overly trust in our creativity. God is interested in receiving glory and credit for what…
Read MoreJesus’ Style- The Doable Jesus (part 1)
Over the next several weeks we will be posting on SteveSjogren.com pieces of what will be Steve’s new book titled, Jesus Style. We’d love to hear your comments! Steve@Kindness.com Jesus Style: The Doable Jesus When we bring God’s kindness in practical ways, we imitate Jesus, and the same effects follow us. The question I posed…
Read More‘Innovation’ – Or Can We Do Better? (Part 1)
As we launch into the new year new ideas are naturally on the horizon. It is also time to consider putting to bed some old ideas – er uh, make that, terms that are less than helpful to us. I move that we take a break from using the term “Innovation” for a while. When…
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