Much is written on the topic of leadership. But what happens when a leader doesn’t lead? One of the most tragic verses in the Bible is found in Judges 16:20, “And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” So he awoke from his sleep, and said, “I will go out...
Read moreAnd coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem (Luke 2:38). Everything Scripture has to say about Anna is contained in just three verses. She is never mentioned anywhere else in the Bible, yet...
Read moreRead Luke 1:46-55. It is easy to lose sight of the wonder of Christmas in the midst of all the commercial trappings of the season (shopping, gifts, decorating, meals, baking, etc.). Not that these things are bad in and of themselves, but if they become the focus, we...
Read moreThis week, in my MasterLife discipleship group, we are studying the importance of mastering our emotions; also known as emotional intelligence. In 1995, Dan Goleman wrote a book by the same name. “Emotional Intelligence” impacted and continues to impact, diverse areas of culture, including the business and leadership arena....
Read moreWe give credit to human wisdom when we should give credit to the divine guidance of God being exhibited through childlike people who were “foolish” enough to trust God’s wisdom and His supernatural equipment – Oswald Sanders I had the privilege of teaching at a women’s retreat this past...
Read moreIntegrity. We are hard pressed to find it in today’s leaders. The word “integrity” is hardly ever mentioned, or considered, in our current culture. In fact, it may be a word that is rapidly disappearing from our vocabulary. In the past integrity was a fundamental requirement for leadership, but...
Read moreRead Mark 10:35-45. “Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,...
Read moreVictorious Women of the Bible Every woman has a story. Every woman has a struggle. Every woman has a promise of victory. God has given us the examples of women in the Bible who walked victoriously with Him. Women, very much like you and me, who didn’t have...
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