Leadership Lessons from the OnGuard Way
Great organizations aren’t built by doing extraordinary things occasionally. They’re built by doing ordinary things extraordinarily well, consistently improving along the way.
Continue reading“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.” — Ephesians 6:10–11 (BSB)
Every morning, we get dressed.
We choose our clothes, put on our shoes, and prepare ourselves for whatever the day may bring. We dress for the weather, the occasion, the work, and sometimes even the impression we hope to make.
But what if the most important thing we put on each morning is something no one can see?
What if, before we dress our bodies, we intentionally dress our souls?
And what if, at the end of the day, we could symbolically lay down our armor, surrender our burdens, and rest peacefully in the presence of the One who protected and sustained us?
This is the beautiful rhythm of the Christian life:
Dress in His strength. Walk in His truth. Stand in His power. Rest in His presence.
From dawn to dusk, our lives are an opportunity to experience God’s provision, protection, purpose, and peace.
Continue readingHuman beings like percentages.
If one thing is 100%, we naturally assume there can’t be room for another 100%.
God repeatedly challenges that assumption.
Some biblical truths exist in relationships that our finite minds cannot completely reconcile. They aren’t necessarily contradictions. They are realities bigger than the categories we use to understand them.
An antinomy occurs when two truths appear to stand in tension, yet we have compelling reason to affirm both.
Continue readingThis a simple yet flexible method to
pray. It builds on the established ACTS. This is not rigid nor wrote prayer but rather a model to guide and support it.
They can be used stand-alone or or tandem.
I also like to box breathe and meditate:
Breathe IN – UP (Insert)
Hold IN – RIGHT Insert)
Release OUT – Down (Insert)
Pause LEFT – (Insert)
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Colossians 1 — DNA of Harvest Church
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord
— 1 Corinthians 15:58
is not in vain.”
The world has always had a tendency to drift.
Cultures drift. Values drift. Organizations drift. Families drift. Churches can drift. And if we are not careful, individual hearts drift too.
Usually, drifting does not feel dramatic. That is what makes it dangerous.
A boat does not need an engine to drift. It simply needs to stop holding its position.
Against that tendency, Paul gives Christians a very different command:
Be steadfast. Be immovable. Keep working. Keep excelling.
The answer to a drifting world is not drifting Christians, but steadfast believers doing steadfast work.
And Paul gives us an extraordinary reason:
Your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
In other words, there is an eternal ROI—Return on Investment—to faithful work done in Christ.
“A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”
— Proverbs 11:25
There is a beautiful kind of Kingdom math in this proverb:
God refreshes us.
We refresh others.
God promises that the refresher will also be refreshed.
“Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.”
— Genesis 2:7 (BSB)
Listen to my Breathe Life Song (Click Here)
Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:8–21; Psalm 51; Luke 22:54–62; John 21:15–19; Matthew 27:3–5; 2 Corinthians 7:10
Listen here to my Caught by Grace song
Lyrics
Verse 1
Every evening on that painted court,
Another chance to learn.
Some chase glory every swing,
Some never wait their turn.
I used to think the hardest shot
Was always gonna win,
Now I know the strongest player
Knows exactly where to send.
Pre-Chorus
Slow enough to stay in control…
Bold enough to take my chance.
Patient when the moment calls,
Ready when it’s time to dance.
Chorus
Power with precision,
Purpose in my swing.
Move the ball with intention,
Not just everything.
When the opening comes,
I’m ready to ignite.
Until then I’ll build the point…
And choose the perfect fight.
Power with precision…
That’s the way I play.
Verse 2
Some still call me just a banger,
That’s alright with me.
But every season teaches
There’s another way to see.
Soft hands build the opening,
Strong hands close the door.
The smartest shot tomorrow
Starts one rally before.
Bridge
Forehand…
Backhand…
Fast hands…
Soft touch…
Every rally tells a story.
Every point
Is earned.
Final Chorus
Power with precision,
Placement wins the day.
Patient through the pressure,
Then attack without delay.
Not every ball’s a winner…
Not every swing’s the same.
One point at a time…
That’s how champions play.
Power with precision…
Power with precision…
Power with precision…
That’s the way I play.