So, if our job can give glory to God, no matter what that job is, does that mean that our interaction in a "secular" environment can impact the lives of pre-believers? I think so.
Jesus made it clear that he won’t force his best on us. He also described how life involves choices. Not everyone chooses well. I pray that in the days ahead you will choose the narrow way. Perhaps the hard way. But the path that leads to life.
Some dreams are fulfilled quickly. Some take a little longer. God-sized, God-given dreams may even take longer than our lifetimes to complete.
What is the purpose of building a business, working a register, or planning an event if those actions don’t lead to an opportunity to share the gospel?
Here are some questions that I think are interesting. They help us clarify what we are trying to achieve. I’d encourage you to set aside a few minutes and chew on these. I suspect they’ll give you a different perspective on what you’d like this year to be about.
How many of you would like to know the will of God for your life? When people ask me that question, I have a simple answer: just be salt and light. In a bland and dark society, make sure you stand out and are different.
The art of negotiation is a critical skill for a leader. You’re always wheeling and dealing in a good way, trying to make things better for yourself and those you lead.
Let’s look at that one key factor that most often determines success in church consultations. You might be surprised.
Jesus never intended for the church to be a subculture but, rather, the counterculture. The church was not meant to assimilate itself into society, but to change society by transforming its cities.
Here are 10 life lessons learned I’ve learned during the past several months of my very busy season of life.
Leaders solve problems. And whatever problem you’re facing, clarifying your thinking is always the first-step to move you towards a solution. Such clarity of thought became something of a lifeline when I encountered a serious problem in a small airport in an impoverished country in east Africa.
I think it comes down to this one thing: can you be a pressure-washing expert and a pastor, too? Is there a ministry in pressure washing people's stuff?
Dreams often take a long time to come to fulfillment. God’s Dreams, like Joseph’s, are worth the wait, however long they take.
Our guest today is best-selling author and podcaster, Chris Bolinger. In addition to his duties as the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast, Chris is the author of the popular devotional titled, Daily Strength for Men -- which has sold over 300,000 copies.
Ending your day well might be the key to beginning the next day well.
If you don’t have an authority and a standard by which actions and attitudes are judged, you will never have integrity—personal or corporate. Relative truth doesn’t work; it’s another name for compromise.
Notice how Jesus fulfills each of the characteristics of an effective counselor.
Believer, I pray you’ll have an opportunity to share the gospel with a co-worker today. But even if you don’t, please know that today can still matter greatly for eternity.
On the one hand, I am hopeful for local congregations. I continue to see God working in countless churches. On the other hand, I see numerous warnings, more than I can remember in my lifetime. I call those warnings “fault lines.”
Personal development is leadership development. Taking care of your body is justified. It is worth the time and effort. It’s an investment, not a luxury. It’s part of how you lead well.
