When The Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box by John Ortberg is a book about living your life with perspective. I had the opportunity to read this book while on vacation a couple weeks ago. It is a timely book that reminds us that what we...
Note: This is part 3 of a 3-week series. Click here to read Part 1: The Look of a Leader. Part 2: The Potential in a Person. Scripture: "Samuel took his flask of oil and anointed him, with his brothers standing around watching. The Spirit of God entered David...
Note: This is part 2 of a 3-week series. Click here to read Part 1:The Look of a Leader. Check back next Monday for week 3! Scripture: Then he asked Jesse, "Is this it? Are there no more sons?" "Well, yes, there's the runt. But he's out tending the sheep."Samuel...
Note: NEW SERIES. This is part of a 3-week series. Check back next Monday for week 2! Scripture: "When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Here he is! God's anointed!" But God told Samuel, "Looks aren't everything. Don't be impressed with his looks and stature. I've...
Scripture: "On a good day, enjoy yourself; On a bad day, examine your conscience. God arranges for both kinds of days so that we won't take anything for granted." Ecclesiastes 7:14 Perspective: The contrast between good and bad existed from the beginning of life. This standard of comparison makes us...
As leaders, can we truly make a difference? I want to share with you another article I wrote for the National Girls Ministries for the Assemblies of God. Clarity, the bi-monthly newsletter for NGM, equips women ministry leaders with resources for teaching and mentoring. The article focuses on leading others...
Scripture: "Shamgar son of Anath came after Ehud. Using a cattle prod, he killed six hundred Philistines single-handed. He too saved Israel." Judges 3:31 Perspective: If you have been on a team with no designated leader, someone eventually emerges as the leader. When no one steps up to lead, you...
How to Lead & Still Have a Life by H. Dale Burke discusses the 8 principles of "Less is More" leadership. Any person in leadership has struggled or will struggle with leading people and organizations, while maintaining their life. Even though the book is written from a pastoral leadership perspective,...
Note: This is part 3 of a 3-week series. Click here to read Part 1:The Request of Hospitality. Part 2: The Reason for Hope. Scripture: "All that my master the king has ordered his servant," answered Ziba, "your servant will surely do." And Mephibosheth ate at David's table, just like...
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller is an insightful look into the author's life story. While avoiding a publisher for months, Miller discovered the value of a written story and a real life story. Through sharing his experiences in an eclectic manner, he realizes that he...
Note: This is part 2 of a 3-week series. Click here to read Part 1:The Request of Hospitality. Check back next Monday for week 3! Scripture: "Don't be frightened," said David. "I'd like to do something special for you in memory of your father Jonathan. To begin with, I'm returning...
Note: NEW SERIES. This is part of a 3-week series. Check back next Monday for week 2! Scripture: "The king asked, "Is there anyone left from the family of Saul to whom I can show some godly kindness?" Ziba told the king, "Yes, there is Jonathan's son, lame in both...