Tag: Christianity
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The Most Overlooked Leadership Traits
The Bible is full of leadership traits and characteristics. Many of these are not applied. We all know of countless examples where leaders had a love of money, did not walk in sexual fidelity, or raise those dreaded “PK’s” (pastor’s kids, indicating they have issues in their family). None of us apply all the leadership…
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The Power of a Smile
I’ve been traveling in the United States for two weeks with my family. We’ve been to numerous restaurants, hotels, and airports as we hit six states in our first ten days in the country. I’ve been struck with the radical difference in customer service from various companies and chains. Southwest Airlines – after flying close to…
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Faith and Caution
Faith and caution may be considered enemies by some. Christians are often implored to step out in faith, believe that God speaks, and take bold steps into the unknown. After all, James tells us “Faith without works is dead.” (James 2) God is not looking to create impulsive Christians who are known for faith-laced, but…
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Better Than Jesus?
What could be better than Jesus? Jesus himself said something, or rather someone is better. In John 16:7 He says, “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But, if I go I will send him to you.”…
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Losing Focus
Over the last twenty plus years in missions I have learned we go through seasons. We are currently on a furlough, and it is times like these where you can see things in a clearer fashion. There is something which slowly and subtely was missing from my missions. I was not misusing ministry funds or…