#361 Timothy: Learning to Fight the Battle
November 1, 2023 All leaders fight battles—but not all leaders know what battles they should fight or how to win the battles. Paul gave Timothy instructions about how to serve others by successfully fighting and winning the right battles. 18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made […]
#335 Barnabas: Serving with Character
October 12, 2022 We have observed several of the actions that made Barnabas an effective serving leader. As we conclude this review of his life, we’ll look below the surface to observe where these actions were rooted. In one of the first mentions of his life we learn that he was a ‘good man.’ 22 News […]
#287 The ABC’s of Beginning Well: Believe in God’s Promises
October 28, 2020 As we saw in the last issue, Joshua began well in his new role by acknowledging the realities of his situation. As he began he heard God give him several promises. 5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, […]
Leading with Grace: Receive it
November 13, 2019 We use many words to describe leaders. Powerful, authoritative, persuasive, strong, bold, and visionary are often used. But have you ever heard a leader described as graceful or filled with grace? Not very likely! But Jesus was a leader “full of grace” (John 1:14). What is grace? One of the most common […]
More Money Matters
Issue #11, July 29, 2009 In the last issue we looked at what it means to not be a ‘lover of money.’ Now we’ll examine ways that servant leaders handle the money they have. Servant leaders handle money as stewards. Servant leaders recognize that God has given to them many things including their power of […]