Lead With Imagination: 21 Books That Changed How I Think About Leadership in 2025
From Roosevelt’s Amazon to the Savannah Bananas, here’s what 21 diverse books taught me about imagination as leadership’s most underrated superpower.
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The Wonder of the Magi: What the Wise Men Teach Us About Seeking Christ
The story of the Magi reminds us that God often leads us to Christ through unexpected paths. This Christmas reflection explores how the wise men followed a quiet light, embraced wonder, and discovered the presence of Jesus in an ordinary place. It invites us to seek Him with the same curiosity and faith today.
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The Table of Wonder
True wonder often begins at the table. November Kneemail invites you—leaders and believers—to slow down, listen deeply, and make space for grace. In this season of gratitude, we rediscover that presence, not perfection, is where Jesus meets us.
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The Wonder of Letting Go
In ministry and in life, release is part of growth. October Kneemail – The Wonder of Letting Go invites pastors, leaders, and believers to pause, surrender what’s heavy, and trust God’s rhythm of renewal. Through reflection and grace, we rediscover that letting go makes room for wonder to grow again.
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First-Ever Mount Dora Magic Bash Brings World-Class Magicians to the Community.
Discover highlights from the first Mount Dora Magic Bash—world-class magicians, kids’ shows, and community wonder in a weekend of illusion.
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The Gift of Ongoing Growth
In children’s ministry, growth is a lifelong gift. September Kneemail – The Gift of Ongoing Growth encourages pastors, volunteers, and KidMin leaders to stay curious, seek wisdom, and rediscover wonder in serving the next generation.
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Where the Light Still Falls: On Voices Lost and the Grace That Remains
On a day like today—September 11—we pause. The world seems quieter, the sky somehow more solemn, and our hearts remember what was torn: lives cut short, fear that crowded the horizon, faith shaken but not extinguished. Each year this date reminds us of the fragility of peace, the cost of extremism, and the need to…
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Mount Dora Magic Bash! Two Days of Wonder, Whimsy & World-Class Magic!
Get ready, Mount Dora! On September 19–20, the very first Mount Dora Magic Bash will fill downtown with wonder, whimsy, and world-class performances. Six incredible magicians — including Giovanni Livera, Terry Ward, Eric Olson, Brian Happie, Jimmy Rook, Tim Piccirillo, and hometown favorite Scott Humston — will bring unforgettable shows to Sunset Park, local restaurants, and the historic Chamber of Commerce Baggage Room. From street magic to family shows to intimate parlor performances, the Magic Bash is two days of nonstop amazement you won’t want to miss.
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The Night I Vanished a World Series Ring
In 1993, while performing tableside magic at Florida’s legendary Chalet Suzanne, I met a kind man with a mysterious ring. It turned out to be a World Series ring—and he turned out to be Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. What followed was a moment of unexpected wonder, laughter, and generosity that reminded me: sometimes the best magic isn’t on stage, but in the simple grace of a shared human moment.
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Wonder Is Not a Luxury. It’s Where Ministry Begins.
Wonder isn’t a luxury in ministry—it’s where it begins. This month’s Kneemail invites children’s ministry leaders to pause, reflect, and join The Big KidMin Check-In, a global survey designed to encourage, equip, and restore wonder in those serving kids worldwide.
