Category Archives: Leadership

“I’m not a hero. I’m just a man who constantly does heroic things.”—Dan Fielding of Night Court. Like Mac Davis used to sing, “It’s hard to be humble.” Even though we all have many reasons to remain humble, our sinful … Continue reading

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Questionable Speaker

I have always wondered why some churches will invite politicians who have obviously not been called to preach to speak in their congregations during a Sunday worship service. You would think that the members of the church would deserve better. … Continue reading

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The Key to Being Brave

In Mark 6 we read about the time when Jesus walked on water. His disciples were in a boat, straining at the oars, when they saw him walking on the lake. Thinking they saw a ghost, they were terrified and … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics

The arrival of a new year often leads people to examine their lives to see what changes they might like to see take place. Many people make resolutions about what they will do differently, whether it be eliminating a bad … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for Jesus

As I write this, almost everyone I know is doing something to get ready for Christmas. They are buying gifts, shopping for food, planning family gatherings, and preparing for church and community events. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting … Continue reading

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When the Winds Buffet

I walked out of a hospital recently and noticed that a helicopter was coming in for a rooftop landing, so I stopped to watch. I noticed that the pilot was being extremely cautious in his approach, and I remembered that … Continue reading

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True Servant

Arnold Billie was a rural mail carrier in southern New Jersey. For more than a quarter century his daily route took him sixty-three miles through two counties and five municipalities. Mr. Billie not only delivered the mail, he also brought … Continue reading

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What a Friend We Have in Jesus!

Before he went to the cross to pay for sins of all humanity, Jesus spent considerable time preparing his disciples for his departure. Chapters 14-17 of John’s gospel record a lot of Jesus’ words as he gets his followers ready … Continue reading

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Renewed Strength

A reporter once interviewed the legendary baseball player Ty Cobb long after Cobb’s years as a player had ended. The reporter asked, “What do you think you would hit if you were playing today?” Cobb replied, “About .290 or .300.” … Continue reading

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Lawn Care

In a few weeks I will wrap up the seventh summer of mowing the grass at the house that my wife and I built. My how time flies! We moved into the house on a snowy day in February. There … Continue reading

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