Sometimes, God removes certain things from our lives to guide us toward His purpose. Recently, during my morning devotional, I felt especially burdened and was led to reflect on Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT Tyndale House Publishers): “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.” As I...

What makes someone Great! The Difference between Position vs. Influence Adapted from Chapter Six of Fourth Quarter: Enduring Leadership Lessons That Will Leave a Legacy by Dr. Dwight A. Perry The doctor pulled my brother and me and our wives out into the hall. Our mother he told us, had Stage 4 Colon Cancer. The words that followed were a blur; how did we get to this place so quickly? My mom was 81. She looked like she was in her sixties. But in the course of a couple of months, she...

Adapted from the book Fourth Quarter: Enduring Leadership Lessons That Will Leave a Legacy by Dr. Dwight A. Perry Several years ago, while I was the leader of a regional movement of over 100 plus congregations, I had the unfortunate responsibility of trying to engage a pastor, who in spite of having a long and fruitful ministry, had been unfaithful to his wife which resulted in a divorce. Not only did this devastate his wife, but also his family, the church he served, and his legacy was...