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Category Archives: Leadership
Jerks Need Not Apply
Warren Buffet had this to say about his hiring practices—“We employ decent and talented people—no jerks.” Buffet’s principle for seeking employees could be applied to how we look for workers in the kingdom of God. Paul said something similar to … Continue reading
Paper Cuts
A seminary professor once spoke about a trip that he took to the Holy Land. One of the most impressive sites that he visited was an ancient prison that is thought to be where the apostle Paul was once imprisoned. … Continue reading
Unchanging Reality
Abraham Lincoln was trying to make a point, but the person he was talking with was stubborn and unconvinced. So Lincoln tried another angle. He said to the fellow, “Well, lets’ see now. How many legs does a cow have?” … Continue reading
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Piercing the Darkness
At the age of twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window. He was watching a man lighting the street lamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He … Continue reading
Hard to Love
In 1996 Disney came out with the movie 101 Dalmatians, and it was a box office success. Many viewers fell in love with the cute spotted puppies on the big screen and decided to get one for themselves. When they … Continue reading
Reaching an Unlikely Goal
On November 8, 1970, there was a hard-fought NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions. The game was close, and it came down to the final seconds to see who would win. The crowd gasped as … Continue reading
Assuming a Safe Position
A man was climbing a mountain in the Swiss Alps with two guides that he had hired. It was an extremely windy day, and the trio had made their ascent on the sheltered side of the mountain. Upon reaching the … Continue reading
High Standards
“Preachers who love their congregations will hold them to high standards. They will refuse to lessen the high calling of discipleship. They will honor the gravity of Biblical truth with applications of equal gravity…Grace calls us to a higher standard … Continue reading
Assessing Your Talent
When I attended the University of Kentucky in the mid-1980s, the men’s basketball program had an interesting tradition. Every year they would schedule an open tryout for any students who wanted to try to earn a spot on the team’s … Continue reading
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