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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…
Tame that Tongue: Grace to Change
December 28, 2011
Issue #72, December 28, 2011 In the last three issues we examined the “big three” sins of the tongue: Talking too much, lying, and gossiping. James reminds us that as leaders we are held to a higher level…
Tame that Tongue: Gossiping
December 14, 2011
Issue #71, December 14, 2011 Gossip, the third of the “big three” sins of the tongue, is perhaps the most damaging. Gossip is simply saying things about others that should not be said. Gossip focuses on sensational or…
Tame that Tongue: Truth or Lies
November 30, 2011
Issue #70, November 30, 2011 A 2009 study found that men tell lies six times a day and women 3 times! Whether or not that is true, we live in a world filled with deception and lying is…
Tame that Tongue: Too Many Words
November 16, 2011
Issue #69, November 16, 2011 In the last issue we acknowledged the amazing power servant leaders have in their tongue, “The power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). James cautions leaders that they will be held accountable for…
Tame that Tongue: Understand the Power
November 2, 2011
Issue #68, November 2, 2011 The strongest muscle in a leader’s body is the tongue. With our words we can build or destroy, create friends or enemies. Our words can encourage or discourage; they can speak truth or…
The Art of Avoiding People
September 21, 2011
Issue #65, September 21, 2011 Leaders pursue their goals with intensity and focus on their objectives. But effective leaders also know what to avoid. The Bible provides many instructions for servant leaders to ‘avoid,’ ‘run away from’ or…
Moses: The Great Communicator
August 24, 2011
Issue #63, August 24, 2011 In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the LORD had commanded him concerning them. (Deuteronomy 1:3) After 40 years of leading…
Speaking Truth with Love
July 7, 2010
Issue #35, July 7, 2010 Leaders use their tongue with great impact. Servant leaders recognize the power of their tongue to bring life or death to those who listen. Paul clearly identified one challenge facing all leaders, “Instead,…
Tough Times Call for Servant Leaders
April 1, 2010
Issue #28, April 1, 2010 Everyone recognizes that we are living in tough times. The world economy has affected all of our lives in one way or another. Job losses and budget cuts are a part of daily…
Share the Vision
February 17, 2010
Issue #25, February 17, 2010 In previous issues we examined how Nehemiah saw God’s vision for the people and how he took time to allow the vision to be shaped. Finally, we can learn from his example how…
Leading with an Open Heart
August 14, 2009
Issue #12, August 14, 2009 All leaders influence followers, but only servant leaders open their hearts to those who follow. Paul, in an intimate letter to the Corinthian church said, “We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and…