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Speaking the Truth, Patiently
March 22, 2019
Paul calls us to speak the “truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15) and also says “Love is patient” (1 Corinthians 13:4). How can leaders speak the truth patiently? Patience simply means to accept delays without becoming angry or annoyed.…
Joseph: Learning Who to Trust for the Dream
October 18, 2017
Issue #218, October 18, 2017 As Joseph interprets the dream of the cupbearer he sees a glimmer of hope for his own life and asks for a favor in return. “Within three days Pharaoh will lift up your…
Joseph: The Birth of a Dream
August 23, 2017
Issue #214, August 23, 2017 Josephs’ dream was born when he was a young man, 17 years old. Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said…
A Sense of Timing: A time to harvest
April 5, 2017
Issue #204, April 5, 2017 In the last issue we examined when it is time to sow or plant. There is a time to plant and a time to harvest. Every farmer plants with the expectation of a…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Sow
March 22, 2017
Issue #203, March 22, 2017 The writer of Ecclesiastes, in the passage on timing, says that there is “a time to plant” (Ecclesiastes 3:2). Farmers know that there is a time for sowing seeds in anticipation of a…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Quit
March 8, 2017
Issue #202, March 8, 2017 Leaders never quit, right? Wrong! Great leaders know when it’s time to persevere but they also know that there is a time to quit! Moses learned this lesson from his father-in-law. The next…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Accept a Loss
February 22, 2017
Issue #201, February 22, 2017 No one loves to lose! No leader intends to lose. It’s hard to accept loss, but there are some times that it is best to accept a loss and move on. King Amaziah…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Share Vision
February 8, 2017
Issue #200, February 8, 2017 Every leader has a vision for the future but many visions fail because the leader shares them at the wrong time. Some share it too early before it is ready while others wait…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Confront
January 25, 2017
Issue #199, January 25, 2017 Encouragement is always needed and usually greatly appreciated. But servant leaders also recognize that there is a time to confront. One of the best-known confrontations in scripture happened when God called the prophet…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Encourage
January 11, 2017
Issue #198, January 11, 2017 Think of a person who has encouraged you in your life. How has the encouragement you received helped you to continue on? Everyone needs encouragement, even leaders. Servant leaders recognize that there is…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Shut Up
December 14, 2016
Issue #196, December 14, 2016 Leaders talk! But servant leaders acknowledge that there is a time to talk and a time to be silent. In the last issue we examined when it is time for a leader to…
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Speak Up
November 30, 2016
Issue #195, November 30, 2016 Leaders talk! But servant leaders acknowledge that there is a time to talk and a time to be silent. In this issue and the next, we’ll look at when it is time to…