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,...