Author Archives: leekachner

Most of us can remember opening our lunch box, or brown paper bag, and pulling out the food source that would sustain us until we got home from school for the day. That supreme food sustenance was none other than the PB&J sandwich. It was a staple for kids growing up! There’s just something aboutContinue reading “Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Encouraging One Another (7 of 11)”

“To penetrate deeply into someone else’s life requires concerted effort in the present with implied commitment for the future.” – Em Griffin This is one of my favorite quotes of all time. Not only do I like the words, I love putting it into practice! Too often people want to appear as if they areContinue reading “Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Welcoming One Another (6 of 11)”

“I’m not giving more to the waitress than I give to God!”, at least that used to be my argument. Come on now, I know that surely I’m not alone in this great debate: What percentage is the appropriate amount to tip a waitress/waiter when eating out? 10%? 15%? 20%, I really didn’t know! MyContinue reading “Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Serving One Another (5 of 11)”

“Coffee helps with clarity…” Most pastors in America, or even people for that matter, at least the ones I know, will say those words with conviction! “I need my caffeine before I can get any work done…” Me personally, I say, “Give me a little bit of coffee, and a whole lot of Jesus!” WhetherContinue reading “Capturing the Design of the Allēlōn Principle: 8 Categories of One Another Actions (3 of 11)”

Have you ever been locked out of a place in which you wanted, or needed, to enter? No matter how badly you needed to be in that place you just couldn’t get in. I know that I’ve been there, and it’s not a pleasant experience. I remember one time in particular. There I was, runningContinue reading “Unlocking a Proactive Counseling Culture in Your Church Using the Allēlōn Principle (2 of 11)”

So my grandpa always said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” And he meant what he said, there was plenty of stuff around his old house that looked in need of repair, but he didn’t see the need to mess with it. “Just leave it alone. It works, don’t it?” Now grandpa’s perspective wasContinue reading “Identifying a Broken Counseling Culture Within Your Church (1 of 11)”