As I sat down a couple mornings ago to read God's Word and consider His mindfulness of me, I was led to Psalm 27 by a lovely little devotional called, "Jesus Calling."
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Wild Grapes: God’s Judgment on Power & Oppression
People were created to love God and neighbor. They were created to care for and keep the world [Genesis 2:15]. To create flourishing. They were not created to sow power and reap abuse.
The Fall of Empires and the Narcissist
As we watch current events unfold we are seeing the results of narcissism in bold and deeply disturbing colors.
Peace on Earth
In these uncertain times, God is with us. With the release of preliminary reports regarding sexual abuse by international apologist, Ravi Zacharias, it is hard to recognize God's peace.
Church Leadership: Freshly Brewed Coffee or…
Reading the early part of Paul's letter to Titus is at once like sitting at a brightly lit sidewalk cafe with a freshly brewed coffee in hand and curled up in a corner in depression. We need these kinds of leaders.
Good Leadership Gone Bad
How difficult is it for Christian leaders to end well? I will try not to be too cynical. Many years ago, I attended a young adults retreat. The speaker shared with the ragtag group of college students gathered at Fort Huachuka army base that the odds are against finishing well as Christians. I don't remember … Continue reading Good Leadership Gone Bad
Liberty U: Not My Job
In the church we seem to have low standards for giving leadership and high standards for removal from that leadership.
Stupid [Toxic] Leaders: Lessons from Proverbs
A fundamental character trait of good leaders is humility. However, the church continues to create more James MacDonalds, James Bakkers, Mark Driscolls, Bill Hybels, Jerry Falwell Jrs....etc.
To Africa On a Lark: A Visitor Brings a Sharp Razor
Helpful to anyone considering any type of meaningful engagement in a cross-cultural setting.
The Team: Sharing, Caring, and Respect
What should be second nature to Christian organizations has, in some ways, been purloined by business leadership. Teamwork.
