You’ve probably experienced feelings of doubt and discouragement that impact your view of yourself and God. When this happens, it is important to recognize the lies and remind yourself of the promises and truths in God’s Word.
Many of you will go to work today. What do you think is your mission at work? Have you even thought about work this way before? If you haven't, now is a good time to begin.
Here's what you can learn from 2 Kings about character, decision-making and God’s lasting sovereignty.
A Barna study reveals that preteens are “on track to abandon biblical Christianity in record numbers.” Let’s not sit back while this happens.
Often with age comes aches and pains. In this article, Richard Blackaby shares some of his current struggles with back pain and asks the question every readers should ask: How might God use your currenct circumstances?
I find one of my most frustrating attributes is how easily distractable I am. In trying to multi-task, I can compromise my effectiveness and run the risk of doing multiple things badly.
Our mission was to serve. We felt called to address the marginalized and the vulnerable who were struggling to access quality healthcare. Through this journey we've learned many lessons in leadership.
A God-given dream is always bigger and better than we imagine. Why should we expect any less?
Leading with empathy is something every leader should do. It not only endears you to your employees but it forms stronger connections between you, employees, suppliers, and more.
If we’re not careful, another hierarchy of callings can slip into our thinking—one that elevates the work of Christians most clearly “changing the world” above the work of those of us who are simply sustaining and serving it.
Isolation is only one of the many dangers of being involuntarily out of work. Many times, though, that isolation inhibits the ability of the person out of work from describing the emotions they’re experiencing. The result is often a deeper alienation, and even a resentment towards those closest to us.
A few years ago I attended the funeral of a dear friend whose words back in 1969 changed the direction of my life and ministry.
If you’re like me you have had to experience surprise moments that were unsettling and drove you into fear mode. Recently I’ve been on a quest to fight back against this.
Every leader should be clear on his or her true-north values. Such values aren’t the essential values every believer should embrace like keeping the 10 commandments, obeying the golden rule, or living out Jesus’ great command and great commission.
Are you following through? If so, good for you! That places you within a very small club of people who make “it” happen. To stay in it this far, you probably (knowingly or not) did certain things differently than those who haven’t followed through.
While no numerical formula is perfect, I suggest church leaders look at this simple way of evaluating their churches’ growth or lack thereof.
Richard Blackaby reviews "Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits for Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead," by Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder.
As leaders in our homes, communities, organizations, or church, we must work to keep the flow of reconciliation going.
What does it look like practically to work in ways that are not self-seeking? There are infinite answers to that question. Here are just three.
The next time you are tempted to depreciate your work, regroup and celebrate your sacred calling!
