by Sam Rainer | Apr 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Jamie Dew – Teaching your kids about the value of work. “Most adults have a very low view of work and they end up passing it on to their kids. Unless we want kids who are lazy and ungrateful, we should do everything we... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most scholars and experts claim transparency is necessary for good leadership. Many books on leadership have sections and chapters devoted to the issue of transparency. Unless you work for an organization like the CIA, then transparency is often among the top... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Russell Moore – Why porn kills sex. “Pornography is not just immorality; it’s occultism.” Micah Fries – Four reasons you need weekly sermon evaluation. Micah gives practical advice and a free template as well. Florida... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
We ask leaders to be confident, but we bristle when they become arrogant. What is the difference? The dictionary reveals arrogance is pride, egotism, and inflated self-importance, while confidence is the state of being certain. When an arrogant person grates... 
by Sam Rainer | Mar 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Dan DeWitt – Don’t like diversity? You’ll hate heaven. “Could we be guilty of seeking, however inadvertently, to homogenize the faith community? Do we prefer the comforts of our culture over the diversity of Christ’s kingdom?...
