We graduated. Did the church forget us?
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — When young adults step out of college and into the unfamiliar territory of adulthood, four questions seem to follow us everywhere: Have…
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Leaders need leaders
CAMPBELL, CALIF. — Whether you’re CEO of a Fortune 500 company, elder or minister in a local church or head coach of your child’s travel…
Special series: Leadership matters
In the “Leadership Matters” series, guest articles explore the dimensions of Christian leadership. Find links to all the stories and related content below: PART 1…
We need leaders who look more like Jesus
BRENTWOOD, TENN. — I grew up in a small rural Church of Christ that sang “O Why Not Tonight?” on Sunday mornings. As a ministry…
The view from the Summit
GLEN JEAN, W.VA. — Since I was 6 years old, Scouting has been a cornerstone of my life. Alongside honing skills like knot tying and…
Trust — or blame?
What do you do when you are on the tightrope of life ... and there is no net? We really have but two choices: Trust…
A new role in a familiar place
OKLAHOMA CITY — To begin the summer, I traveled from Harding University in Arkansas to my home in Florida, then to Oklahoma to begin my…
Finding connection in sharing the Word
MURFREESBORO, TENN. — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans…
A forgotten purse, a memorable lesson
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees, and Bobby Ross Jr. and I had met in Arlington to see it happen.…
The harm we were never taught to see
One of the most sobering realizations I’ve had in recent years is this: It’s possible for someone to cause deep, ongoing harm and still be…
