Jeff's Musings

If asked the question, “What do you need most to succeed or reach your goals?” most people would probably answer, “resources,” “encouragement,” “guidance,” or “someone to believe in me.” Few would say they needed advice. Often, people fail to become all God wants them to be or do...

A key part of the coaching process is asking questions. Avoid “courtroom” questions that require only a “yes” or “no” answer. Instead, ask open-ended questions that lead to reflection and solutions. Proper questions can enhance relationships and add value to others, especially when coupl...

Love them or hate them, coaches have a purpose and they will do whatever it takes to get the best out of their players. They work hard, stay up late and are always coming up with new strategies to put the check mark in the W column. One week the fans love the coach and […]...

This is an excerpt from the ebook, Missionary Writing which deals with similarities missionaries and writers have to share their passion. For many people who aspire to be writers, they don’t where to start or how to get the bus rolling. I want to share three quick thing that I think will help ...

Does it seem to you that there are lots of irresponsible people in the world and it seems like all of them are around you at times? Responsibility happens when people care about their life, their family, the lives of others, their jobs, and really, every aspect of life. We live in a culture where [&...

What seems like impossibility to us is a possibility for God. Every great achievement in business or any other area has been accomplished because somebody had a dream. Nothing starts happening until somebody starts dreaming. Vision begins in the heart of God. He is the creator of all things includin...

There is a cancer that has been around the American church for decades that needs to be addressed by pastors, ministry leaders, seminaries, denominations, and the person in the pew. That cancer is what is known as Consumer Christianity. I will try to give a simple definition explaining as best as I ...

There are times in life when you get stuck in and have a hard time pressing forward and continuing pursuing your vision and mission. It ‘s in those times that if we do not have a solid foundation and a burning desire to see the vision fulfilled, we will throw in the towel and walk […]...

Here is an excerpt from my upcoming book Uncluttered on vision: One of the best movies I have recently had the chance to see was the 2012 version of Les Misérables which won three Golden Globe Awards and three Oscars in 2013. Most notably of the Oscars was the one that actress Ann Hathaway won [&he...

No matter what the subject is, balance is the key to a healthy life. Too much involvement in your job, writing, your church activities without proper family time leaves one out of balance. It is also true of mentoring. Balance is healthy. As a follower of Jesus, especially as a leader we need to tak...