David: Displaying a Life Purpose
Issue #135, August 6, 2014 The story of David and Goliath is a classic story which many of us learned in childhood. The stones and slingshot David used paint a memorable picture of overcoming insurmountable obstacles. But the story is much more than an epic battle; it displayed David’s life purpose. Notice his words to […]
David: Leading with a Heart of Worship
Issue #134, July 23, 2014 After David was anointed for leadership, his first recorded act was serving King Saul by playing the harp, a very unusual way of beginning a leadership career! (See 1 Samuel 16:14-23). Saul, like many leaders today, had a position of authority but led without God’s presence. He sought out David […]
David: Empowered by the Spirit
Issue #133, July 9, 2014 We have observed David as a young man developing the heart of a shepherd and learning to base his significance on his relationship with God instead of other things. At this point in his leadership journey, he had little idea of what God wanted to do with his life, but […]
David: The Search for Significance
Issue #132, June 25, 2014 David overcame great obstacles on his journey to become a leader after God’s own heart. Early in his life, he struggled with the key question which all leaders must answer, “How do I measure my significance?” The answer to that question and the basis on which we answer it profoundly […]
David: Developing the Heart of a Shepherd
Issue #131, June 11, 2014 From looking after sheep to leading a nation, David has one of the most comprehensive biographies recorded in scripture. David is known as a man after God’s own heart (see Acts 13:22) and there are many lessons servant leaders can learn from the story of his life and leadership. In […]
Passing the Baton: Why it’s Difficult
Issue #113, September 4, 2013 Whether it means turning the church over to a young leader, handing over the reins of a family business to the next generation, or releasing our children to be adults, the task of passing on the baton is difficult. Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will […]
Quality Assurance: Manages Family Well
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 obviously close to his heart. “He must manage his own family well and see that his children […]
Don’t Stop!
Issue #22, January 4, 2010 At the beginning of the year I want to shift my focus and write you a personal note of encouragement. Leadership is a demanding and challenging task. Giving to others, serving them, laying down our lives, developing our own gifts and abilities, keeping our relationship with God fresh and growing, […]