July 3, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Unforgiveness

There is an old adage: “Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die.” While the expression’s origins are unknown, the saying’s profound truth has kept it alive. Holding on to anger and refusing forgiveness not only harms others but also damages…
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building a sustainable life.

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At Verve Lead, we spend a lot of time exploring the less buoyant phases of life; the times where the tank is low, energy and resilience are drained and our emotional, physical and spiritual worlds are lacking.  We use the buoyancy gauge as a way to check our resilience and energy: The first few phases are difficult and can lead

When the Tank is Full: Stewarding a Season of Spiritual Buoyancy 

June 25, 2026
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When you wake up each morning, are you feeling weary? As you go to work, are you feeling stressed? Throughout the day, are you distracted? Bored? Tired? When you get home, do you find yourself spending most of your evenings in front of a screen?  Many people would describe this as normal… expected, even. Life is tiring. Work is hard.

The Quiet Risk of ’Just Okay’: A Christian Leader’s Self‑Check 

June 18, 2026
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The Lord gives his beloved sleep. Jesus himself slept even at times when the disciples thought he should be awake—for example, in a boat in a storm! Rest is spiritual. We begin each day with rest, just as we begin each week with Sunday, a day dedicated by the Lord to rest. God understands that a rhythm of rest is

Sleep is a Spiritual Discipline: Why Tired Mentors Mentor Poorly 

June 11, 2026
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When considering how to be a better leader, we often focus on our physical health last. Priorities tend to lean towards the emotional and spiritual. However, a healthy body is foundational to a practitioner’s work and a balanced life for any person.  I was recently challenged by this verse during a sabbatical trip:  Joshua 14:10-12 (New Living Translation) 10 “Now,

Strong Enough to Serve: Physical Health for Leaders

June 4, 2026
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How to Challenge and Confront with Grace No matter who we are, there are moments in our lives when we are pulled into heavy and challenging topics that sometimes lead to conflict. Well-being mentors tend to face these moments a little more often. It’s part of the joy and difficulty of the job; to get into the deeper areas of

Mentoring Essentials: Challenging and Confronting 

March 31, 2022