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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
Jun 43 min read


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
May 293 min read


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

Greg Wiens
May 213 min read


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
May 124 min read


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
Apr 303 min read


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
Apr 244 min read


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
Apr 234 min read


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
Apr 163 min read


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
Apr 73 min read


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
Mar 123 min read


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
Mar 53 min read


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
Feb 263 min read


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
Feb 194 min read


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
Feb 164 min read


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

Greg Wiens
Feb 124 min read


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
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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