John 3:27 reminds us that, we "can receive only what is given to us from heaven". This reminds me that if it comes from God, it will remain to meet its intended purpose. However, if we take what is not from God, it will never truly satisfy, or accomplish all we may have hoped for. …
Tag: wisdom
Worth Surrendering For
I remember daydreaming as a child of what my life would be like when I was older. One of my favorite dreams was of having a family of my own. I remember this one particular family who lived next door to us very well. They seemed to represent the most idealistic family to me, because …
“Call Of The Wild”
The wild calls to each of us. However, which of the "wilds" we respond to have different results. For example, there is the wildness of this world and the wildness of Christ: Wisdom: The wisdom of the world is actually foolishness to God. Often times, His ways are completely opposite to what the world teaches. …
Second Wave
Jack Welch has been quoted to say, "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others". However, how many organizations have floundered and failed due to poor leadership development? Three strategies can help protect this from happening: Preparation: Failure can happen when …
Stressed?
I routinely have the opportunity to speak at events where many of the attendees are over the age of fifty. Although, I'm not quite fifty yet, my age group does share something in common with several of those in attendance - the notorious mid-life crisis! This life event tends to strike those in their 40s …
Solutions For The Secular
Even though we currently live and operate in a secular world, that doesn't mean we have to live and operate the same way it does. For we are called to bring hope and light into the world through Christ. However, as we know, this isn't always the easiest thing to do. For me, there was …
Wasted Ways
Have you heard, or ever used the expression, "If I only knew then what I know now...?" These words are often used to articulate the regret we feel when we reflect upon the opportunities and gifts we've wasted out of ignorance, or even neglect. Thankfully, through Christ, He can restore and redeem the direction and …
Mining For Mentors
Great leaders are great learners & great learners seek out great leaders. Therefore, we all need & benefit from great mentors. Though they're seemingly rare in a world of self promotion, pursuing them is worth the expedition. Success however resides in knowing where & who to look for: Identify Where: To be effective in battle, …
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