Change is good when it’s a good change.

Change can be good. I don’t like it, but I know that change can be good. Change for change’s sake is a waste of time. But purposeful, innovative change breathes freshness and vitality.

On a personal level, though, I like to stick with a routine, to play it safe and feel comfortable.

Sometimes, though, Jesus calls us out of our comfort zones. He might lead us in a different direction or to a new ministry. He might ask us to stay where we are, but to make adjustments that turn the place around.

I started blogging in 2013 with a few breaks here and there. My purpose was to help my readers thrive in life and in leadership. I thought I would put my Doctorate in Strategic Leadership to use. My premise was that when people thrive in their relationships with Jesus, their leadership thrives as an outflow. When we walk with Jesus, He empowers us to be effective in what He has called us. When leaders thrive, their ministries thrive, and God is glorified. 

However, the past two years I have sensed a shift in focus. There are lots of blogs and podcasts out there on dynamic leadership with huge followings. Leadership guru Carey Nieuwhof’s tag line is “Thrive in life and leadership.” He didn’t “steal” it from me, but I have used that for more than a decade.

I have been asking Jesus to show me if it’s time to stop blogging or to start over. I believe His answer is that I’m suppose to start over. I love Jesus, I love people, and I love God’s Word. I spend about twenty hours a week studying for and writing sermons for Sundays. Throughout the day, I get thoughts that inspire me in my relationship with Jesus. Why not share those?

That’s what “The J Word” is about – Following Jesus and His Word. It might be a sermon. It might be a short devotional. Whatever it is, I pray that the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart and equips you to love Jesus more.

Let’s be more like Jesus today than we were yesterday. Stay tuned!

Call to Action

Is there an area of your life that Jesus is asking you to change? What is it?

What are you going to change? Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you.