How do I respond to God’s forgiveness? Christ’s parable in Matthew 18.23-34 offers two possible responses and the consequences for each of those choices. Basically, we should forgive each other. Key Passage: Matthew 18.21-35 How do I respond to God’s forgiveness? Christ’s parable in Matthew 18.23-34 offers two possible responses and the consequences for each […]
Leadership that’s impactful comes from a leader who has a clearly developed leadership and decision-making style. Thus, impactful leaders have a distinctive voice regarding how they lead. Impactful Leadership There are any number of measures of leadership impact. For example, consistent sales and profit growth are a measure of leadership impact. Also, driving innovation gives […]
In First Kings 3 Solomon gets more from God than he asked for! Solomon asked for discernment but was promised success and influence. Thus, influence is a gift from God. A New Leader The conversation in First Kings 3 gives us a glimpse of what was top of mind for a new leader. As it […]
How can I expand my ministry influence? Actually, Barnabas is an example of how to encourage each other and thus be influential. Key Passage: Acts 11.19-26 How can I grow spiritually? And see dramatic growth in my life? Also, how can I expand my ministry influence? Let’s explore those questions by looking at Barnabas. Barnabas […]
Fools don’t receive honor because it doesn’t fit them. Instead, foolish overconfidence destroys influence. Foolish Overconfidence Proverbs 14.16 says the foolishly overconfident are angry. Also they’re irreverent. As a result, fools push forward while the wise avoid the danger. No surprise, the Proverbs criticize arrogance. In fact, the Hebrew word kesil that’s translated fool or […]