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Hospitable Leaders Create a Better Future

Countless lives are waiting to be changed. There are always new futures waiting to live.

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Are You Hospitable to God’s Dreams?

Open to the possibility that there are dreams and purpose and meaning inside you.

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The First Last Supper and the Ultimate Hospitable Leader

A breathtaking blend of hospitality and leadership at its very best.

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God is Hospitable to Your Dreams

Hospitable leaders foster environments that encourage dreamers. Sometimes that means literally cheering them on.

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The Secret to Bringing it Every Day

Is your bar too low? Discover the secret to excellence and “bringing it” every day.

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Don’t Make This Mistake In Leadership

Jesus’ teaching and the best available management practices agree on this practice.

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What Would the World Do Without You

Each of us was made to play an essential role in our world.

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How To Experience Success When Things Go Wrong

It takes courage to get from where we are to where we could be.

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Which Books Are Inspiring You Today?

23 books that apply to life, leadership, pastoring, and writing.

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Starve Your Enemies

It sounds harsh, but it’s solid, biblical advice.

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How To Take Courage With This One Change

These principles are just as much for us as they were for Paul.

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Paul’s 5 Encouragement Hacks

Critical reminders to every one of us who’ve been charged with a God assignment.

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The Challenge Invitation

Every leader needs a little Winston Churchill in them.

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Cultivating a Heart of Welcome on YouVersion

A challenge to see the concept of hospitality in a new light.

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Dreams Beget Challenges

A leader with big dreams is going to face great challenges.

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Are You A Courage Practitioner?

More than ever before, leaders need to be experts in courage.

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4 Steps to Welcoming Strangers

Foundational practices to create an environment of welcome and hospitality.

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Never Underestimate The Power Of The Table

3 powerful ways the table is used to transform lives.

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Instead Of Fearing Those Who Are “Strange” To Us, Do This

Biblical hospitality begins with brotherly love. But it doesn’t end there.

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Discover The Keys To Empathetic Listening

How different would the world look if we all worked to build this muscle?

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