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Category Archives: Leadership
Warning Against Complacency
Amos 6:1 says, “Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come!” This is a warning to the … Continue reading
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Tagged church, complacency, God's people, illustration, Leadership, warning
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Follow the Leader
The children in The Family Circus cartoon were playing “follow the leader” when Billy told Dolly, “Okay, you can lead this time…as long as you go where I want.” That sounds like the attitude of many people in the church. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged church, follow the leader, illustration, Leadership, Moses, sheep, shepherd, The Family Circus
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Simplify
Did you hear that the government is going to streamline the way they operate? They have decided to combine the health care system with the educational system. The slogan for these combined programs is going to be—“We will inoculate no … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged church, government, humor, illustration, organization, priorities
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Rebel with an Evil Cause
Numbers 16 tells one of the most fantastic stories in human history. There we read about how a man named Korah, along with a few others, led a rebellion against Moses. As punishment for rising up against God’s chosen leader, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged church, elders, illustration, Korah, Leadership, Moses, punishment, rebellion, submit
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Violent Offenders
The National Football League is cracking down on players who deliver excessively violent blows on the football field. Some players lower their heads as they plow into an opponent, disregarding even their own safety. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged illustration, Leadership, NFL, Proverbs, punishment, Roger Goodell, violent hits
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Holding Leaders Accountable
Ben Roethlisberger Ben Roethlisberger had a spectacular start to his career as quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Big Ben won his first 16 starts as a rookie. In his second year in the NFL, he led the Steelers to a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged accountable, Ben Roethlisberger, church, deacon, elder, illustration, Leadership, NFL, Pittsburg Steelers, suspension
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Fight the Pollution
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has dominated the news for the past few months. The tragic loss of human life when the explosion occurred caused immeasurable sadness for the families affected. Our hearts also go out to those who base … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged BP, church, Gulf of Mexico, Leadership, oil spill, pollution
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There’s One in Every Crowd
Last Wednesday night, a man attending a Cleveland Indians baseball game drew attention to himself by wearing a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey. James’ recent departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers has caused a lot of anger in the city. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Cleveland Indians, illustration, Leadership, LeBron James, sports
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Unleashing the Potential in Your Church
In 1969, the U.S. government detonated an underground nuclear bomb in an attempt to break loose some deposits of natural gas located more than 8,000 feet below the surface of a Colorado mountain. They succeeded in unlocking the gas, but … Continue reading
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Tagged church, illustration, Leadership, nuclear bomb, potential
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