Category: Planter Health
The Three Biggest Enemies You’ll Face Every Day
The Three Biggest Enemies You’ll Face Every Day .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: People are not the real enemies. Paul made that clear when he said, For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against […]
Want to Walk in Victory? Fix Your Focus!
Want to Walk in Victory? Fix Your Focus! .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: One of my good friends, Alejandro, will sometimes text me out of the blue to just see how life is. But rather than ask me how life is, he always opens the conversations with, Bro, are you winning? […]
Episode 429: Discerning the Lord’s Leading
by NewChurches.com: In Episode 429 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss discerning your preferences from the Lord’s leading. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What causes most pastors to be driven The importance of an ongoing relationship with the Lord Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches): “Realize you can’t separate those […]
The Danger of the Comparison Trap in the Body of Christ
by Jim Putman: With the rise of technology and social media platforms in the past few years, people now have a 24/7 window to look into the lives of those around us or in our world at any given time. Because of this, the temptation to compare our lives to […]
How to Have the Anointing of God on Your Life
How to Have the Anointing of God on Your Life .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: That word… anointing… is tricky. If you grew up in a charismatic / pentecostal environment, you might associate the anointing with a particular ecstatic experience, or with the practice of anointing the sick with oil and prayer, or […]
Can a Pastor Who Struggles with Depression Remain a Pastor?
Can a Pastor Who Struggles with Depression Remain a Pastor? .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: Charles Spurgeon is considered by most modern evangelicals to be one of the greatest preachers and pastors since the Reformation. But did you know that Spurgeon struggled with depression? To the point of contemplating suicide? He […]
Why The Smartest Leaders Move Way Beyond Their To-Do List To Tackle This
by Carey Nieuwhof: I love productivity. I love accomplishment even more. In fact, I even have a course that will help you accomplish far more in less time. But the longer I live and lead, the more I realize that you can accomplish all the tasks you set out to […]
When You’re Completely Spent and Have Nothing to Show For it All
When You’re Completely Spent and Have Nothing to Show For it All .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: When my wife and I were first married, we lived in Beebe, Arkansas where I served as pastor of a small church and we commuted several days per week to Conway, an hour away, […]
The Secret of Successful Leaders: 4 Reasons Self-Awareness is Essential for Leadership
This post is by Jenni Catron. Jenni is Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group and is a member of my Speaking Team. You can book Jenni to consult with your team or speak at your next event here. By Jenni Catron Today’s leaders have the tools to grow things rapidly but […]
The Greatest Test of Character You’ll Ever Face as a Leader
The Greatest Test of Character You’ll Ever Face as a Leader .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: If you’re going to be a great leader, you’re going to have to pass some big tests. It comes with the territory. You’ll walk through loss and loneliness. You’ll be questioned and criticized. You’ll lead […]