by Carmen Kampman | Dec 31, 2020 | Leadership Development, Women's Empowerment
As I read through Proverbs 7 today, I wondered to myself what warning would I give to my daughters about a seductive man. Because I think Proverbs 7 holds powerful lessons for living well, I read it through several more times, switching the pronouns around. Here’s...
by Carmen Kampman | Dec 13, 2020 | Leadership Development, Self-Leadership
It’s the Christmas season and, though Christmas will look differently this year for most of us, it’s still a time that tends to bring up a lot of emotions, especially when we’re living with unresolved conflict. Therefore, if we want to lead ourselves well with high...
by Carmen Kampman | Oct 4, 2020 | Leading Better
It’s that simple. A leader is one who influences followers. There are good leaders and there are bad leaders. Choose to be a good one. Yes, there are no perfect leaders, but there are imperfect, authentic, growing, kind, and good leaders worth following. Be one...
by Carmen Kampman | Sep 27, 2020 | Bible, Spiritual Formation
Back in early August, my lead pastor and colleague gave a message titled “Who am I?” – it was excellent. He went on to say that the Bible is not silent on this question and how we need to recognize the importance of God’s evaluation of us. Our...
by Carmen Kampman | Sep 20, 2020 | Women's Empowerment
How do we practice greater simplicity? In John Mark Comer’s book “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” he suggests the following: 1. Before you buy something, ask yourself, What is the true cost of this item? 2. Before you buy, ask yourself, By...
by Carmen Kampman | Sep 13, 2020 | Spiritual Formation, Transformation
I’m curious to know: What information have you taken in lately that has been nothing more than useless information? Helpful information is transformational. Useful information helps us live or lead our lives better and helps us to serve others in meaningful...