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Category Archives: Leadership
The Look of Love
Mark 10:17-22 records an interesting encounter Jesus had with a rich young man. The man wanted to know what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus told him to keep God’s commandments. When he responded that he had done … Continue reading
Back in the Saddle
After a two week break, I’m back in front of the keyboard again. My time away from writing this blog gave me time to rest and reflect. Here are a few observations: First, the Bible is reliable when it recommends—and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged 2 Peter 1:15, illustration, leaving a legacy, rest, Sabbath, taking time off, writing
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Time to Rest
One of the things we notice about Jesus is that he often took time to get away from the hectic demands of life so that he could be alone to pray. Mark 1:35 says, “Very early in the morning, while … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged example of Jesus, illustration, Mark 1:35, rest, retreat, sabbatical
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Should Have Listened!
“I told you so” is one of the favorite phrases in the English language. We like to remind people that we were right and that they should have listened to us. “I told you so” is also one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Acts 27, disastrous voyage, encouragement, helpful speech, I told you so, illustration, Paul the apostle
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Forsaking All Others
Russ Blowers had retired after decades of successful ministry. He was a preacher in a large, growing church and was in great demand as a speaker for seminars and conferences. When someone asked Russ what his greatest accomplishment was, he answered, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged adultery, guard your heart, illustration, lust, marriage, Matthew 5:27-29, Russ Blowers, temptation
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Stirring Things Up
When the Magi from the east came to Jerusalem looking for baby Jesus, all of Jerusalem was disturbed (Matthew 2:1-3). Apparently there was a big fuss over someone who was said to be born king of the Jews. For some … Continue reading
To Be Honest
Washington Redskins head football coach Mike Shanahan was talking with reporters after giving his reasons for sitting down quarterback Robert Griffin III for the rest of this season. He said, “I’m trying to be as honest as I can, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Ephesians 4:15, honesty, illustration, Mike Shanahan, Robert Griffin III, truth
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Recognizing Greatness
Nelson Mandela died yesterday at the age of 95. The former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner is known the world over for promoting freedom and racial harmony. He will also be remembered for conducting himself with … Continue reading
Source of Energy
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari tries to teach his young players the importance of playing hard at all times, not just when things are going well. He said, “…You can’t be energized because you made shots. You’ve … Continue reading
Our Leader
“I do not fear an army of lions, if they are led by a lamb. I do fear an army of sheep, if they are led by a lion.”—Alexander the Great. Our leader, Jesus, is called the Lion of Judah. … Continue reading
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