?One of the obstacles to creating a culture of coaching in organizations is the belief that coaching is too time-intensive. The argument is that it takes less time to tell people what to do than…
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Build People, Dont Solve Problems
As coaches, we can choose to focus on becoming or on doing: on preparing peoples character for eternity or on making sure things are done right today…
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I am always amazed at the ways God speaks to me. When Im listening, the message is so clear, even though it often comes to me in unexpected form.
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Apologies are important: ever been in a situation where you got really hurt and the other individual wouldn’t even so much as apologize to you? That’s one of the ultimate snubs: you got hurt, but…
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“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and myrrh.”
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Here are some clues I listen for that might indicate an opportunity to reframe the situation in terms of character growth (ala Romans 8:28):
Dissonance
Your words don’t fit your values, Christian worldview…
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Woman of Destiny, arise! Your time has come! The Word of the Lord has been spoken! Your day is at hand, but do you have what it takes?
As a Woman of Destiny, you must possess certain qualities. Throughout the Bible, God has given us examples of women who were called and chosen for a specific purpose.
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The 18 risk factors for pastors shown below are given with statistics that show where pastors are at today. You may be surprised or even shocked at some of the realities of ministry leadership. But…
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When people are asked “why” they desire an aspect of wellness such as weight loss or better eating habits, their initial answer is rarely the “why” that is big enough to keep them on track.
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Since we all are subject to struggles, what can we do to deal with our own ‘demons’ while still being authentic with those we help? Here are a few thoughts that might help.
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Have you ever been surprised by the actions of someone you thought you knew quite well? Maybe that Christian couple you hang out with has decided that they want a divorce and you are shocked. …
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Because coaches engage people at the growth edges and challenging places in life, they often encounter situations where God is trying to get a leader’s attention and the leader isn’t getting it. Understanding some…
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We all go through transitional seasons. Usually there is an awkward period where the old role or old way of thinking no longer fits, but the new thing has yet to come about. This can…
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Reinventing yourself is difficult process. A coach’s encouragement and perspective can make all the difference!
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Each of these people were not only called to a spiritual purpose, but also an area of work that served mankind in a different way – e.g. David was by trade a shepherd who became a King. Why is it, however, that we believe we are only called to one specific purpose as part of God’s plan?
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