John Maxwell, in his Leadership Reading Plan shares the following qualities of a leader obtained from Ezekiel 22: 1 Consecration: They set themselves apart and remain committed to their call. 2 Discipline: They do what is right even when it is difficult. 3 Servanthood: They model a selfless life, lived for the benefit of others. […]
My days always begin with a plan. That’s part of intentional living, but st the end of the day, 9 times out of 10 it’s been ordered differently than I expected. My life as a whole has been a series of steps I wouldn’t have taken. I wouldn’t have quit my 6 figure income. I […]
I’ve always been fascinated by science and how things work. When the Lord interrupted my shallow life and revealed His truth, I immediately went into a mode of methodical practicing of the principles in scripture. And what did I discover? God’s word is true. He is faithful, powerful, and sovereign. He transforms and confirms […]
The recommended amount of sleep per night is typically quoted at 8 hours. This leaves 960 minutes free for the using. So how are you going to use them? Changing diapers, working, or surfing the web, maybe? Regardless of whether you choose or not, the minutes are always expiring. If you are a believer, […]
What a merciful God and loving Father we have! We were once dead in our trespasses happily letting our bodies do whatever they desired in accordance with every dark and evil force of wickedness. Without acknowledging Him, we carried on as children deserving His wrath. But God, being rich in mercy, had other plans […]
Paul’s brothers were seeing the hostile climate and were concerned for his well being. Paul clearly has a mission and will endure whatever is necessary, yet balances that with the wisdom of his brothers in Christ. Read Acts 21:15-26 1) What do you see in the text? Who’s present? Where are they? Why […]
Sitting on a wooden fence in the cool Colorado night air, 27 years ago, I surrendered my life to God because I realized that I had sinned against Him and through the power of His son, He would pay for that and I could be made whole again. I could be a new creation! […]