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Triple Filter Test Before Speaking
The great Greek philosopher, Socrates is credited with introducing the Triple Filter Test. One version of the story is, a man, possibly a disciple of
Three Keys in Avoiding Organizational Strangulation
The small group sat around the room discussing options for the future of their church. Seven men and women representing the 35-37 remaining members of
Looking Ahead to the 2019 State Convention Annual Meeting
Hey Alabama Baptist, we’re just weeks away now from our annual meeting of Alabama Baptist State Convention at Eastern Shore in Daphne, Alabama. I hope you’re
Respect is Earned in the Trenches
The story is told of a man on horseback riding up to a group of men digging a trench with one man, the apparent leader,
A Culture of Appreciation & Affirmation Builds Productivity
“My Pleasure!” Certainly, if you’ve eaten at any Chick-fil-a restaurant, you’ve heard those words – multiple times during each visit. And, in my opinion, each
Calling + Striving + Helping = Victory
He was not a doctor, lawyer, or what some might call a white-collar professional. Standing just over six feet tall, rugged-looking with a well-tanned, leather-like
Show Men Christ, Don’t Fix Their Behavior
Too often we ask men to conform to our Christian men’s sub-culture as a show of spirituality. “Use these buzzwords.” “Pray with this posture.” When
Are You Leading or Springboarding?
I recently had the opportunity to share with a church leadership team the difference between leading and springboarding. Too often springboarding is used in place
Lessons I Learned from My Father’s Influence
Almost every person who had a good father figure in the home could offer some valuable and vital lessons learned from that fatherly influence. I
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