Since you’re reading this blog, you are probably a fluent English speaker. I’ve recently received this inquiry from a graduate student in China, and she’d like your help in filling out this questionnaire. Here is the email request [sic] for your consideration [ . . . ]
how to have deeper intimate relationships
I think I’ve been gifted (and cursed?) with capacity for the messiness and depth of relationships, even though it may not be apparent for those who are stuck on first impressions. Which is to say, I’m not very good at small talk. [ . . . ]
thank God it’s Thanksgiving
I have so many reasons to be thankful, we all do! And rather than bombarding my twitter feed with the many things that come to mind, i thought I’d put them here and update them throughout the day. I’m thankful for: a [ . . . ]
embracing your DNA
I gave a brief devotional this past Wednesday before a group of church leaders at the Multi-Site Churches Leadership Community. I read from Jeremiah 1:1-13, and the talk revolved around 2 questions: My childhood dream was to be a stand-up comedian. But [ . . . ]
who do you think is older?
Talked with Dave Ingland yesterday (for the first time) as I was driving to DFW airport in stop-and-go rush-hour traffic. The phone call made for a good companion all the way to the rental car center, and we did some shop talk [ . . . ]
emotional intelligence and emotional maturity
Continuing the series on “Developing emotional maturity – part 4 of many”. [cf. part 1: what is emotional maturity? part 2: how to develop emotional maturity; part 3: how emotionally maturity is connected to spiritual maturity] When I searched amazon.com, I found [ . . . ]
test drive new LifeChurch internet campus
Do you like insider access, like me? I love it more when I can share it. (my FIRO-B inclusion score is off-the-chart) With permission, here is special access for you to test drive the new version of LifeChurch.tv’s internet campus! (I’ll probably [ . . . ]
5 ways to develop leaders
Leadership is big business. There’s over 3,200 products tagged “leadership” on amazon.com. This leadership industry of selling goods and services shows there’s tons of interest in leadership development amidst organizations of all kinds: government, business, corporations, non-profits, ministries, churches, et al. Since [ . . . ]
who could speak for all Asian Americans
Suppose a mainstream media outlets wanted to identify and interview leading Asian Americans. Someone recently asked me to suggest at least 3 community leaders for a news documentary piece. I need your help. The African-American community has Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, [ . . . ]