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Category Archives: Leadership
Thankful Prayer
One way we could be more thankful is to be more devoted to prayer. Practically everyone prays, but most people don’t pray much. Those who do pray usually spend more time asking God for more things than they do thanking … Continue reading
What Method Do You Use?
One day a lady criticized D.L. Moody for his methods of evangelism in attempting to win people to the Lord. Moody’s reply was “I agree with you. I don’t like the way I do it either. Tell me, how do … Continue reading
Are You Sure?
At a recent press conference, President Trump asked a reporter, “Are you sure you are a reporter?” I don’t know the context of the exchange, but I think that is a legitimate question to ask many who work in the … Continue reading
Bosses and Leaders
A boss instills fear; a leader instills confidence. A boss creates resentment; a leader creates enthusiasm. A boss say, “I”; a leader says, “We.” A boss fixes blame; a leader fixes mistakes. A boss knows how; a leader shows how. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged bosses, bosses and leaders, how to lead, illustration, Leadership, Romans 12, spiritual gifts
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The Lord’s Harvest
Autumn is the time of year when farmers work long hours to harvest their crops. Months after the ground was prepared and the seed was planted, the grain is finally ready to pick. The ripe soybeans and corn are gathered … Continue reading
Puppy Love
I’d like to share a story I heard from Randy Gariss. I am recalling this story from memory, so forgive me if I don’t tell it as well as Randy does. One day a fellow noticed that there was a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged 1 Peter 4:8, illustration, kindness, love, love each other deeply, Randy Gariss, rescue dog
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Fire Prevention
October is Fire Prevention Month. People are being urged to be cautious so as not to start any kind of fire that might get out of control and do serious damage to life and property. Fire that is out of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged Fire Prevention Month, gossip, illustration, James 3, sin, sins of the tongue, slander
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Practical Atheists
John Stonestreet is a commentator for BreakPoint, a Christian worldview ministry established by Chuck Colson in 1991. Stonestreet recently wrote, “What if a time-traveler from the early church secretly followed you from Monday until Saturday evening, would they be able … Continue reading
The Harvest
“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’”—Matthew 9:37-38 What Jesus noticed in the first century is still … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Prayer
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That’s Our Business
Business consultant Peter Drucker was asked what he considered to be the key to a successful business. He answered, “Every day we need to ask ourselves two questions: ‘What business are we in?’ ‘How’s business?’ Jesus has called us into … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged business consultant, evangelism, fishing for people, following Jesus, Peter Drucker, witnessing
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