Category Archives: Leadership

Fearful Leader

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jesustrek

When King Saul disobeyed the clear instructions of God, he was confronted by the prophet Samuel. Saul finally admitted that he had indeed done wrong. The reason he gave was this—“…I was afraid of the people and so I gave … Continue reading →

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Judging Correctly

Posted on May 20, 2013 by jesustrek

Judge Raymond Voet, of Ionia County, Michigan, has a posted policy in his courtroom stating that electronic devices that cause disturbances during court sessions will result in the owner being cited with contempt. Recently, Judge Voet’s own phone interrupted a … Continue reading →

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Right Kind of Influence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jesustrek

In a survey recently released by Forbes.com, Tim Tebow was named the most influential athlete in the USA. This is refreshing news, especially when we consider the lifestyles of other athletes who influence our culture. Tebow says this regarding the … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Test

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Randy Jackson has just announced that he is leaving American Idol after being a judge on the show for 12 years. He and fellow original judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul helped make the show a cultural sensation, but Jackson … Continue reading →

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Blinded by Pride

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jesustrek

I once tried (unsuccessfully) to help a church move from their manmade democratic form of running the church to the biblical pattern of elder governance. During the teaching process, one lady claimed that she should have just as much say … Continue reading →

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Give of Your Best to the Master

Posted on May 7, 2013 by jesustrek

A lady once called the hotline of a company that sold turkeys. She wanted to know if it would be safe to eat a turkey that had been in her freezer for 20 years. The customer representative informed her that … Continue reading →

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Felt the Pain

Posted on May 6, 2013 by jesustrek

The boy coming up to pinch hit was by far the smallest player on his baseball team, but he approached the batter’s box with great zeal and determination. Pounding the plate with his bat, he eagerly awaited the first pitch. … Continue reading →

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Least of These

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jesustrek

In the beginning years of my ministry, I would often pray that God would send influential people to the church I served. I asked him for leaders, teachers, administrators and others who would help me build the kingdom the way … Continue reading →

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Know Your Role

Posted on April 27, 2013 by jesustrek

The young son of our friends was excited about the prospect of being in an upcoming wedding. As the day drew closer, the young fellow asked his mother, “When will I get to try on my bear suit?” “What are … Continue reading →

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Running to Help

Posted on April 17, 2013 by jesustrek

The recent bombing at the Boston Marathon reminds us that there are different reactions that people have when they are faced with an opportunity to help someone who is in a dangerous situation. In the aftermath of the attack, some … Continue reading →

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