The Power of a Simple “Yes”

The Power of a Simple “Yes”

Esther 4:14 “…And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Have you ever considered how one simple decision, one choice to say “Yes” to an opportunity God has placed in front of you may radically alter the course of your life?...
A Better Way to Respond and Why It Matters

A Better Way to Respond and Why It Matters

Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death…” In my last post, “Which End of Criticism Are You On?” I discussed the topic of criticism and how often times, while we don’t like to receive criticism, we frequently give it to others as we tend to criticize...
Which End of Criticism Are You On?

Which End of Criticism Are You On?

John 5:10 “And so the Jewish leaders said to the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath; the law forbids you to carry your mat.”   Elbert Hubbard once wisely said, “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”   The truth is, no matter what...
The Very Best Way to Handle Conflict

The Very Best Way to Handle Conflict

  Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.”   Conflict. Ugh. Just the thought of conflict makes me uneasy. As a peacemaker, I...
Do You Need to Unplug so You Can Truly Plugin?

Do You Need to Unplug so You Can Truly Plugin?

John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” This past week my family and I had the chance to spend an extended weekend at Big Lake Wilderness Lodge, “The most remote drive-in...
My Absolute Favorite Question for Leaders – This Includes You!

My Absolute Favorite Question for Leaders – This Includes You!

Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” While there are many great questions that can be asked of a leader, my very favorite question of all is, “What is it like to be on the receiving...

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