Tag Archives: growing out

Passing the Baton

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Carl Simmons

If you’re in leadership, you’ve probably spent at least some time dealing with what it takes to run through the finish line instead of simply stumbling our way to the end. However, the answer obviously isn’t just about you. The … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Working together in ministry isn’t just about working, even if you’re the leader. It’s even more about the “together” part. Ministry of any kind ultimately isn’t about the task—it’s about the people God puts in our path while we’re doing … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus to Work

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Think of the last sports competition you watched where there was a questionable call, or the last story you read involving some kind of cheating scandal. How did watching or reading about it make you feel—especially if it involved your … Continue reading →

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I Object!

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Carl Simmons

How do you usually respond when someone throws criticism your way? Let it bounce off you? Send it someone else’s way? Duck and avoid it? Catch it and hang onto it? Slam it back at the person who threw it … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Money

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Carl Simmons

What’s one snack or other food you regularly craved as a kid? For me it was Buitoni Instant Pizza. (Sorry, this was the only image I could find — on a Facebook fan site, no less.) Well, any pizza. And … Continue reading →

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Leading the Change

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Last Monday, we looked at the importance of communicating well, even when it’s difficult or uncomfortable. Today, we come to the place where we need to communicate. When God calls us to take the lead, it means we’re leading people … Continue reading →

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Address Your Stress

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Carl Simmons

When have you felt like you’ve had more things thrown at you than you could handle? How do you normally respond when that happens? Not all stress is bad. But when it costs us life with God, we have a … Continue reading →

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Making What You Know… Known

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Read the sentence below, repeatedly.  In fact, each time, emphasize a different word in the sentence  until you’ve tried all six versions. Ready? Go: “I didn’t say you were ugly.” What different meanings did you get out of this one … Continue reading →

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Temper, Temper

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Even if you’re not into “chick flicks” (present company included), there’s a great scene in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes  that sets today’s message up perfectly. Watch here, have a good laugh, then let’s get down to business: • What … Continue reading →

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Getting Healthy Together

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Last week we explored how we’re all members of the body of Christ, and that we all have our parts to play within it. Let’s take one more look at that idea before moving forward today. Think about a time … Continue reading →

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