Will You Let Hesitation Steal Your Destiny?

There was a time in the history of Israel, during their wandering years in the wilderness, when God moved them into action.

“You have stayed at this mountain long enough.”
(Deuteronomy 1:6, NLT)

When Preparation Time Has Expired

Sometimes, your p...

Not all mistakes are created equal.

As a mission-minded leader, you know risk comes with the territory. You’re building something that doesn’t exist yet. You’re stepping into uncharted waters, trying to multiply good in the world—and in that process, you’re going to mess up.

The question isn’t if ...

What does your team actually need from you this week?

It’s a question every leader wrestles with—whether you’re leading a church, a business, a nonprofit, or your own household. You’ve probably had moments of uncertainty, asking yourself:

“Am I doing the right things? Are they getting what they

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Ever felt like your soul was lagging behind your schedule?

You’re out there leading a movement, raising money, making disciples, building something that matters. But underneath all the motion, there’s a nagging question:

“Why do I still feel so empty?” 

I want to speak to that today — not as a cr...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a frustration loop?

You’re grinding through your schedule, checking boxes, showing up—but something feels off. You’re busy, but not fulfilled. Productive, but not purposeful. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit.

The good news? There’s a way out.

Over t...

Have you ever looked at your week ahead and thought,
“Everything’s in place. I’ve got all the time, energy, and resources I need. This is going to be a breeze”?

No?

Yeah...me neither.

As a pastor and coach, I feel like I live most days just slightly beyond my capacity. And recently, I had a conve...

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more?

Maybe you’re the kind of person who constantly sees potential—things that could be improved, goals yet to be reached, ideas waiting to be built. You feel the pull to push harder, go bigger, stretch further.

But then you wonder: Shouldn’t I just be conten...

We’ve all had those nights — the kind where your mind won’t shut off. You lay in bed thinking about what went right, what went wrong, what you wish you would’ve said, and that random thing from 2008 that somehow popped back into your brain.

That was me last week. I had one of those days and didn’t ...

What To Do After the Big Day

We all know what it feels like to gear up for a big day.

Maybe it was your company’s product launch.
Maybe it was a home renovation you finally finished.
Maybe, like me, it was Easter weekend—five services over two days, an incredible team, and a ton of heart and hard ...

The Real Reason You're Stuck (And What Great Leaders Do Instead)

by Gabe Kolstad | Leadership Coach | gabekolstad.com

Let’s get real for a moment:

You’re not stuck because you’re lazy.
You’re stuck because you’re solving the wrong problem.

Most leaders I work with aren’t struggling with apat...

📅 Easter Sunday is coming—fast. But you’re not too late. 

Maybe you’re a pastor or church leader. Maybe you run a nonprofit or are building something that matters. Regardless of your title, this post is designed to help you leverage a big moment—even with limited time.

Here are 10 rapid-fire Easte...

 Have you ever been swimming at the beach, glanced back at the shore, and realized you’ve drifted far away from your spot? You didn’t feel it happening—you just looked up one moment and were nowhere near where you started. Leadership can be exactly like that. If we’re not intentional, we can end up ...