Sometimes it just takes a good walk to break through a writing block. A change of scenery is often the release valve for good ideas to keep flowing.
It all started a few months back, over lunch, with another guy in our church. He mentioned a passion he had for parents to lead their kids to know and love Jesus. But he went on to say...
Snickering crept through the air like the smell of a freshly baked pie. The occasional roar of laughter could be heard from the other room. A gasp leaked through the doorway as if propelled by the release of a balloon full of air.
Part of being a parent is having foresight for your kids when they don't yet have it for themselves. This was the case for my 4-year-old. But his lack of discernment, and recognition of what the outcome would be, left him in a precarious position.
At the end of the day leadership in any realm - parenting, business, sports, etc. - comes down to relational influence. To lead someone else is really to influence them. And if we are going to influence others it begins and ends with relationships.
In that championship game, there were plenty of moments of doubt, but in the end a confident victory was won. And sometimes, that is exactly what living out the Christian faith can be like...a road with doubts along the way, but victory at the end.
Preacher on the Run... 