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Clarity Is the Starting Line: Why Self-Aware Leaders Have an Unfair Advantage
Clarity fuels momentum. Learn how self-awareness and honest reflection empower leaders to make wise, purposeful decisions under pressure.

Greg Wiens
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Living with the End in Mind: How Mortality Grounds My Hope
Taxes reminded me: life is short. But hope in Christ helps me live grounded in eternity, not fear. Here's why that changes everything.

Greg Wiens
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What Is Your Spiritual Indicator?
Outward kindness can mask an empty soul. Learn to spot 3 surprising indicators of real spiritual health.

Greg Wiens
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Joy Looks Different at 70 Than It Did at 20—Here’s Why That Matters
Who fills your cup? Here’s how I’m learning to find joy again—even while pouring into others. This one surprised me.

Greg Wiens
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Does It Actually Make a Difference?
If Jesus really rose from the dead, it changes everything. Here's why that ancient claim still matters for your life today.

Greg Wiens
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The Confidence Trap: What Most Christian Leaders Get Wrong About Being Bold
Real confidence isn’t earned, polished, or performed. It’s found in Christ—and it frees you to lead with boldness, not burnout.

Kurt Rahn
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What If the Goal of the Church Wasn’t Growth, but Transformation?
Not all churches look the same, and that’s not the problem. What if we’ve been measuring the wrong thing all along?

Greg Wiens
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The Hidden Source of Our Conflicts
Conflict isn’t always about the argument—it’s about what’s underneath it. Discover how your wiring fuels tension and how to grow.

Greg Wiens
3 min read
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Finish the Race Well: The Lifelong Call of Christian Leadership
Paul didn’t just run—he finished well. Discover how Christian leaders can live and lead with endurance, purpose, and faith.

Greg Wiens
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Learning to Be Content with Not Fitting In
I've never really fit in—but maybe that's exactly where God has called me to be. Learning to embrace the discomfort of being different.

Greg Wiens
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Take the Deep Dive: Are You A Surfer Or A Deep Diver?
Are you skimming the surface or diving deep? True transformation happens below the waves. Slow down, seek God, and take the deep dive.

Healthy Growing Leaders
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Transformation Starts at the Center, Not the Surface
Real transformation isn’t behavior change—it’s a heart shift. When Christ is your center, everything else follows.

Greg Wiens
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Finding True Freedom in Christ: From Passenger to Full Self-Driving
Real freedom isn’t control—it’s surrender. When we let Jesus take the lead, we discover a life of purpose, peace, and unexpected grace.

Greg Wiens
4 min read
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Understanding Spiritual Gifts—God’s Blueprint for the Church
When we use our spiritual gifts, we bring unity to the Church, empower others, and help fulfill God’s purpose.

Healthy Growing Leaders
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What is at the Center of Your Life?
When life feels overwhelming, what keeps you grounded?

Greg Wiens
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Avoiding Burnout: Leading from Your Calling, Not from Expectation
On the surface, I was thriving-leading a growing ministry, mentoring others, and meeting expectations. But under the surface I was exhausted

Kurt Rahn
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