Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'I’ve written extensively this year on the role of church. One of the foundations that sits in the background, but has not yet been expressed is the need for women in church leadership. The doctoral program that I am in has worked extensively on understanding the theology of women in ministry. Today I’d like to […].

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Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 15, 2014

'How many facebook quizzes have you taken this year? For a certain age of person (think teen years) this seems to be a part-time occupation. After all: No one is more interesting to you. No one is really more of a mystery to you than yourself. Why else would we take all those quizzes? Theorists […].

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Power Leadership 121

Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'Have you noticed? Being part of polite society means living up to expectations. So, we go through life figuring out what the expectations are, and then trying to meet them. We fear failing to meet expectations, because that is how we make ourselves okay. When we meet expectations, we are acceptable. Jesus didn’t meet expectations. […].

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Politics Team Succession Leadership 119

Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

'Sometimes God is kind to us and gives us a serious reality check. Today was one of those days. I came out of the restroom, and saw a beautiful woman with perfect hair standing there. Next to her, I felt dowdy. It is not uncommon for me to blurt what is on my mind, and […].

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Leadership 119

Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 13, 2014

'Many of us feel okay by setting a standard and meeting that standard. What do you use to make yourself feel okay? Some people define themselves by Family relationships Knowing and obeying all the rules Our mistakes and failures In John 8 Jesus and the Pharisees face off about how we define ourselves. Jesus suggests […].

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Influence Goal Succession Leadership 116

Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 8, 2014

'Tonight, I get to share with the Calvary Christian Assembly women for the fifth week. We’ve been looking at the process of change (knowing what you are letting go of and letting go of it, redefining who you are without what you lost, and new direction) alongside Elijah’s life. Tonight we hit 1 Kings 19 […].

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Process Leadership 116

Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 1, 2014

'Today, I had the opportunity to watch the Town Hall on women in ministry that our denomination put forth last week. You can watch it here: [link] Here is a valuable quote in a section on the need for diversity: “The church is God’s masterpiece. It is something unique that nothing else demonstrates in society and […].

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Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'I am a political drama junkie. I love the intrigue, quick thinking, and the (usually) tight writing that political dramas offer. One of the best things about political dramas is watching The Fixer. After all, who doesn’t like control? The Fixer is that person who everyone knows will fix whatever problem there is. Have you […].

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Politics Leadership 115

Deep Imprints

JUNE 23, 2014

'For the last 7 weeks, I have been doing a couch to 5k. This week I am up to walking 5 min, “running” 25 minutes, and walking 5 min again. I put “running” in quotes because honestly, there are small children who walk faster than I run, but as I jogged along this morning, I […].

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Goal Leadership 115

Deep Imprints

JUNE 30, 2014

'Are you hunting for normal? What does normal look like? I saw a post recently where a reporter asked graphic artists from 25 different countries to edit her photo. The results were astounding. Similarly, I find that I want to look “normal,” act “normal,” and lead a “normal” life. Yet, I find that “normal” is […].

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Report Leadership 115

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 27, 2014

'Would you risk more if your view of God expanded and changed? I woke up Sunday morning with the song below going through my head. So, all week, in my quiet moments, I’ve been contemplating – what does it mean to me that God is I AM? I know what it meant to the Israelites […].

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Leadership 114

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 25, 2014

'You might have noticed that these last few weeks, we are working our way through the book of John. This week, we will look at John 7 & 8, and then next week we will start a series loosely based on my teaching series Making Sense of the Life God Gave You. One of the things […].

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Books Leadership 114

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 4, 2014

'Have you ever wondered if God called you to something more? John 1:6 “There was a man sent from God whose name was John.” This simple verse tells us a lot – it tells us that the man we know as John the Baptist somehow stood out. It was obvious to others that he was […].

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Leadership 114

Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

'It is dangerous for me to have time to myself. This morning, I ended up with free time and went on a hunt for leadership resources. I found something interesting that I think you might enjoy too. First, You were created for a purpose, and your unique makeup is part of that purpose. You have […].

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Resources Team Leadership 113

Deep Imprints

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

'I read something life-changing this morning: “Rejection is a type of communication.” from The Search for Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God’s Eyes This means that rejection could mean: You confuse me I don’t get you You don’t fit my paradigm so I don’t know how to act with you I am overloaded and […].

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Deep Imprints

JULY 2, 2014

'Let’s face it – some days, we just don’t want to stick with our exercise program. In fact, I’d say our “wanter” is broken more often than not. Who wants to go running first thing in the morning? And once you’ve gotten out of your work clothes, hauling yourself out the door for a jog […].

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How To Training Leadership 110

Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 20, 2014

'Yesterday I talked about self-identity. I’m thinking through this for a reason. I highly suspect that: Just as we tend to change careers every 7 years, we also tend to need to redefine our boxes (which means teens aren’t the only ones working on self-identity). When we are solely defined by what others think of […].

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Goal Career Power Team 110

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 18, 2014

'For some people, it is all about being right. You’ve met them. They kind of feel like the religious mafia. There are those who are “in” the family, and there are those who are “out.” Should you show compassion to just the wrong person or break the wrong rule, you can sense them leaning into […].

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Leadership 110

Deep Imprints

JUNE 19, 2014

'There are days that you wish wouldn’t quit – like that day about 8 years ago when I was sitting on an Oregon beach, reading mysteries and watching the kids play. Then there are seasons where the opportunities are plentiful and time is limited. I have noticed a pattern in myself – in Spring, I […].

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Leadership 109

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 13, 2014

'This week has been painful. When we feel pain, our natural response is to circle the wagons and insulate ourselves. Today’s reflections show a different response: In 2009, my sister in law killed herself – this rocked our world in a very tangible way. Monday, my all-time favorite comedian killed himself. Robin Williams was a […].

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Leadership 108

Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

'You know the sayings. “Turn that frown upside down!” Are there days where you just can’t find the positive? That no matter how you look at things, they just seem bleak? You aren’t alone. Some days just feel bleak. We so want to reach for comfort food, a few moments of rest in a dark […].

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Positioning How To Leadership 108

Deep Imprints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

'Yesterday, you made mistakes. We all did. Some of us made faux pas, others of us drove right of the cliff of reality and made really bad decisions. Today is a new day. You can wallow in the bad feelings of yesterday or make a choice to start again. The choice is actually yours. When […].

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Leadership 108

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 20, 2014

'All day long I’ve been thinking about God and money. After all, if I’m submitted to Him, then He provides for what I need. Yet, at certain times of year (like when school starts) the need seems to out way the income. If I’m not careful, I can let this stress distract me and ruin […].

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Stress Leadership 107

Deep Imprints

MAY 8, 2014

'There are seasons when everything seems to go wrong. Today, we get to hear from guest poster Diana Savage on how she recovered from a season of pain and produced a book to help others: When my life imploded more than a decade ago, I wasn’t sure I would ever recover. For years I’d poured […].

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Books 107

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 11, 2014

'One person must overcome all to save the world. This is the Christological story, and it is also the story that ignites our heart. Our stories, movies and TV shows often hold this theme. Will you push past your fears, your limits to do what is needed? Spartan Races exist to inspire people to push […].

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Goal Leadership 106

Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'Today I read an article on Quartz that brings out honest questions in me – the kind of questions that cause the white silence the author mentions. First, I am appalled at the abuse of power in our nation – it isn’t just race that it effected, it is a socio-economic divide whose name is […].

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Power Article Leadership 106

Deep Imprints

OCTOBER 27, 2014

'This week I’ve been floored by how much of my Christian life is all about me. I’m certain that I don’t see this reflected in scripture, yet A huge number of my “worship” songs are about what God does for me. My giving has as much to do with the good feeling I get as […].

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Deep Imprints

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

'This weekend I reached that point – where every word someone speaks feels like an arrow where other people’s emotions feel like sandpaper As an introvert, this place is real. It has taken years to realize that it is perfectly normal and okay to reach that point from time to time. It means we are […].

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Stress Energy Team Leadership 106

Deep Imprints

MARCH 8, 2014

'For several years, I’ve been asking myself this question – you see, I love big church. In fact, my favorite church size is about 600. Yet in the back of my head, I hear the question: Is it possible for a church to be healthy if it is large? My study of ecclesiology (the nature […].

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Power Leadership 105

Deep Imprints

AUGUST 6, 2014

'When you have a problem, are you able to forge ahead in confidence? Some people just have a lot of confidence. You can see it dripping from them – like when they walk in the room and all the energy gravitates towards them. There is a different confidence that really intrigues me. We find this […].

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Energy Leadership 101

Deep Imprints

MARCH 20, 2014

'Does a good pastor know everyone in his/her congregation? In short, my answer is yes AND no. As always, I am sharing my thoughts in order to facilitate conversation, because I believe we are all richer when we can understand each other, so feel free to comment. First, why a pastor doesn’t need to know […].

Leadership 101

Leadership 101

Deep Imprints

APRIL 1, 2014

'Imagine you had a group of people who listen intensely to what you have to say, then give you honest feedback and input. Would you like to borrow 5 other brains to move to your next level immediately? This last year, I’ve had the privilege of walking with a group of friends who are amazing. […].

Leadership 101

Leadership 101

Deep Imprints

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

'Have you seen the meme “Classic beauties get a shocking Photoshop treatment”? It is a series of original classic nudes that have been remade to be skinny – the look we expect to see in our magazines. I first saw this Photoshop experiment (or something like it) in my early 20′s. At the time I […].

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Magazine Leadership 98

Deep Imprints

JULY 10, 2014

'Midlife-teen years are no fun. This is the moment when you want to take back every mean thought you ever had towards your mom during your teen years. Seriously – I didn’t like the teen years the first time around, and I’m not liking them any better today. To add to the complexity, I get […].

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Leadership 97

Deep Imprints

APRIL 4, 2014

'Some days it feels like we are running from one thing to another, just hoping to catch our breath. We need more time. My life is always busy. Right now, I work 24 hours a week, I am in grad school again, and am looking for ways to empower and encourage people to live the […].

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Planning Management Leadership 97

Deep Imprints

JANUARY 28, 2014

'Funny how retirement is only a concept until you hit about 50. Then you start to wonder…will I have enough? With one eye on scripture, and the other on the news, here are some things to consider: 1. More than one country in Europe has decided to take over personal pensions in order to relieve […].

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Leadership 95

Deep Imprints

JULY 7, 2014

'There are many times in life when I come up with reasons why God can’t use me. Maybe my circumstances feel too out of control…or my hormones…or…well, you get the picture. It turns out that God uses willing people, not perfect people. God uses people regardless of their situation, ability or connections. God used Esther […].

Leadership 95

Leadership 95