As we live through the present global pandemic, now is the time for us to again refocus on four simple words: faith, wisdom, compassion, and gratitude. Let’s encourage one another to stand in faith in the protection of the Lord (Psalm 91). We receive grace to receive God’s wisdom to make wise commonsense choices (James [...]
For the past 40 years, many of us have been teaching the importance of experiencing the underground church, in other words, believers gathering in homes, cell groups, small groups, house fellowships and micro churches. We saw the need for the church to experience the book of Acts, when the believers met from house to house [...]
It is so important to refuse to compare ourselves with others. Whenever I feel like I am doing better than others, I fall into pride. When I feel like I am doing worse than others, I end up with feelings of inferiority. When we compare ourselves to others, the scriptures tell us we are unwise [...]
It is so important to be committed to believers in a local church. D.L. Moody, an evangelist from the late 1800’s, led a million people to Christ. When he preached, he usually had a choir that included singers from many churches in the community. A lady came to him one day and said, “Mr. Moody, [...]
Someone once said, “Success is knowing your purpose in life, growing to your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” Jesus modeled this for us perfectly, and He gives us the opportunity to follow in His steps. (I Peter 2:21)
Did you know we often use two different sets of criteria for judging others versus judging ourselves? We tend to judge others according to their actions. But we judge ourselves by our intentions. Even if we do the wrong thing, we tell ourselves our motives were right, and we excuse it. But when someone else [...]
Do you remember the ten lepers Jesus healed? All of them were sick, and Jesus healed every one of them. But only one went back to say, “Thank you” (Luke 17:11-19). Let’s be the one who remembers to go back to say, "Thank you." On this Thanksgiving week, I want to say “Thank you” to you. Thank you for your [...]
This week so many of my friends are going through a really difficult time. If you are experiencing a tough time right now, here is a promise for you to cling to: “Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and [...]
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant...” says Max De Pree. Amazing advice. And God honored the men of Issachar calling them “men who understood the times who knew what Israel should do.“ (I Chron. [...]
People naturally resist what they don’t understand. It makes communication one of the most important aspects of leadership. And it can be difficult since people receive communication in different ways. So find their communication preference, and honor them by using it. And remember, how we say something is often as important, if not more important, [...]