I find that the longer I continue in leadership the more "casualties" I find, and so it seems something is not working. It is not as easy to go the distance as some think. Often when we are starting we can never imagine being derailed, but unless we keep our heart, motives and actions right, at some point we will be.

Don't count this generation out. Let them rise up and lead the way - because they already are. Let them believe they can change the world - because they will. Let them dream big and run hard after the dreams God is stirring in their hearts - because He is.

But Jesus says that kind of independence is a sign of immaturity—it’s when you’re young that you go wherever you want to go. When you’re old, he says you “stretch out your hands” and allow yourself to be led. For Jesus, true maturity equals more dependence.

Many articles are dedicated to nurturing a leader's growth, giving practical advice and insights. But what about those who don't want to grow to become a good leader?

If you play for something bigger than yourself, you play much harder and smarter. You will be surprised by how hard you work because there's a sense of calling. What's your higher calling? Why do you do what you do?

Another edition of the Young Influencers List is here. Stay in the know on who are the young, up-and-coming influencers around the world who are making a difference.

Evangelicals and Christians committed to truth and the spreading of the Gospel must incorporate prophetic witness that heals communities, ushers in peace and exalts righteousness and justice.

I started to see the many-faceted dimensions of the gospel in a more dazzling way. I was realizing in a fresh way the now-power of the gospel--that the gospel doesn't simply rescue us from the past and rescue us for the future. It also rescues us in the present from being enslaved to things like fear, insecurity, anger, self-reliance, bitterness, entitlement, and insignificance.

God can and will do whatever it takes to conform us to His will and His ways. In my case He used (and continues to use), friends to help me be present in the moment. Has someone in your life helped you to stop, look, and listen?