Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,     and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Who is this child?  He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him....

Leadership is hard. Problems are always present. People present problems. There are so many people, so many problems.  I sound a little fatalistic—a little nihilistic. Okay, maybe I’m being a bit hyperbolic to make a point. I am a preacher. We make hyperbolic statements sometimes for shock value. Nonetheless, I’m not wrong. People present problems. Leading people through problems is hard.  I was speaking with a long-time school leader who is nearing retirement. I asked, “Are you looking...

Attention is slipping in our culture. We have increasingly short attention spans. Thanks, internet and social media. Thanks, cell phones and notifications. Thanks, sin. Sin steals our attention of what matters most. It shortens our attention span toward God. God’s gaze is fixed on us. His gaze of love fuels His delight in us. He’s wondering if we’ll return the gaze—become transfixed by His Word, His presence, His indwelling Spirit, His love.  Sin steals my attention toward God. I become...