Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates burned. Come, let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer suffer derision.” (Nehemiah 2:17, ESV) I have been thinking a lot about leadership recently. Leadership plays an important role in all of our lives. Maybe you consider yourself a leader. Maybe you don’t. But if … [Read more...] about Lessons in Leadership
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Time for Family
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10, ESV) My wife and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary this weekend. We are headed out of town for the next two days without children. It is time to get away. It is time to relax. It is time to celebrate. It is time to be together. It … [Read more...] about Time for Family
Verse of the Week: Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV) Every Sunday, I share a verse of the week. Use this verse to meditate, pray, ponder, and memorize during the week. See how taking just one verse into your heart each week can be transformational. … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Romans 6:23
Choose Your Words Wisely
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14, ESV) Words have power. It was with words that God created the universe. Be careful with the words you use. They have the power to build up and to tear down. I recently came across three questions to ask before you speak. These questions … [Read more...] about Choose Your Words Wisely
Bringing Good from Bad
“And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt.” (Genesis 45:7–8, ESV) Joseph was the pride of his father, but the bane his brothers. He had his quirks. He was a bit of a … [Read more...] about Bringing Good from Bad