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A Sense of Timing: Getting Personal
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Issue #186, July 27, 2016 Jesus had an amazing sense of timing as John records in the following incident. Therefore Jesus told them, "The right time for me has not yet come; for you any time is right.…
It’s About Timing: Gaining Perspective
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John the Baptist: Clarifying His Identity
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Daniel: A Moral Resolve
June 24, 2015
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David: Leading at Home
February 4, 2015
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Quality Assurance: Manages Family Well
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Issue #109, July 8, 2013 Paul has already listed 11 challenging items for Timothy to consider when looking at the quality of leaders. He is near to the end of his list and shifts his attention to something…
Leading From or Towards Intimacy—Part 2
December 4, 2012
Issue #95, December 4, 2012 In the last issue we looked at the example of Jesus leading and serving from a position of intimacy with His Father. Now, let’s examine what it looks like to lead towards intimacy.…
Nehemiah: Visions are Specific
April 25, 2012
Issue #80, April 25, 2012 Nehemiah’s vision was large but it was not general. Notice the first words he speaks to anyone else about his call. The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I…
“No” Power
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Issue #33, June 9, 2010 Great servant leaders learn the power of saying “no.” They recognize that serving others does not always mean accepting every invitation or request for service. While they have a passion to do more…
Redeeming Time
December 16, 2009
Issue #21, December 16, 2009 In the last issue we examined ways that servant leaders view time differently. With that foundation, let’s look at some practical steps every leader can take to better manage time. Paul writes that…
It’s About Time
December 2, 2009
Issue #20, December 2, 2009 All effective leaders recognize that the way they use time will greatly determine their level of success. While many time management principles are universal for all leaders, servant leaders seek to manage their…