Tag: god
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Do You Have a Deep Inner Life?

Dynamic Leadership Series Part 1 The story of Joseph, the son of Jacob from Genesis, is a powerful example of dynamic and transformative leadership from the inside out. This is a fascinating story of resilience, forgiveness, and faith. Joseph was his father’s favorite, which invited his brothers’ disdain. This set off a chain of events…
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Unoffendable

As someone that regularly speaks on race and religion (somehow politics seems to sneak its way in too), I often find myself facilitating very polarized arguments. Our society is increasingly embracing the opposite of James 1:19 and instead embracing stubbornness in listening to others, and quickness in getting angry. In the middle of these discussions,…
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What is God’s View of Women?

Sadly, many competent and godly women have been hurt and their gifts have been undervalued due to ignorance or chauvinism. Yet, God created women to reflect His image just as much as men. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27…
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Prayerful Planning for the Year

It’s the time of year where most of us are evaluating goals and making plans for the upcoming year. Some people look down on New Year’s resolutions, but I say that setting annual goals is a good thing. I believe the Lord gives us months, seasons, and years so that we can look back on…
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The Root of Peace

On the night that Jesus was born, angels appeared to a group of shepherds. They announced: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 ESV World peace has been dreamed about for as long as people have existed. Yet, wherever you have people, you have conflict, chaos, and…