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January 13, 2010

Much Mercy

Much Mercy… “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 So much of the Christian life is reciprocal. You show love, you receive love. You extend generosity, you receive generosity. You listen to others, they listen to you. And so it is with mercy. You show mercy and you are shown [...]

December 29, 2009

Plain Leaders

Plain Leaders… “John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.” Matthew 3:4 Some leaders do not fit the mold of modern day leadership. Instead of dressing the part, they dress comfortably, or more functionally, for their job. They are not [...]

November 30, 2009

Wisdom Walk

Wisdom Walk… “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” Proverbs 13:20 Who do you walk with, (figuratively or literally) through life that offers you wisdom? Do you walk with your father or father-in-law, or mother or mother-in-law? When you walk with them are you slow to speak [...]

November 23, 2009

Grateful To God

Grateful To God… “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him” (1 Corinthians 2:14). Gratitude to God is a guarantee for an attitude of humility and happiness. It is hard to be grateful and not be full [...]

November 16, 2009

Character Is Productive

Character Is Productive… “She watches over the affairs of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27 A person of character has a keen eye for getting things done. They ask “why”, if an approach at work or home is not getting the desired outcomes. It is a quizzical soul that [...]

November 2, 2009

Depth Leads To Breadth

Depth Leads To Breadth… “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” Romans 11:33 God’s ways require an understanding that is not shallow or unintentional. Rather, it’s deep and deliberate. So as a serious follower of my Savior Jesus I [...]

October 29, 2009

Character Is Trustworthy

Character Is Trustworthy… “Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:11-12 Character can be trusted because there is a commitment to integrity in its dealings. There is no going behind someone’s back or disguising the truth. [...]

October 20, 2009

Character Is Diligent

Character Is Diligent… “She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.” Proverbs 31:13 A person of character is not idle, but eager to do what it takes to get the job done. There is a sense of prayerful urgency that stays focused on the task at hand. Diligent hands replace distractions with focused [...]

October 9, 2009

Management By Objectives

Management By Objectives… “…Aaron and his sons are to go into the sanctuary and assign to each man his work and what he is to carry.” Numbers 4:19 b The Lord expects leaders to manage through delegation and precise instructions. It’s responsible and right for a leader to invest time in the management process. Good [...]

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