A Sense of Timing: A Time to Shut Up
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 speak up. Now, we’ll consider when it is time to shut up! Servant leaders know it’s time […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Speak Up
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 speak up and when it’s time to shut up! A couple of verses about speaking help focus […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Rest
Issue #194, November 16, 2016 Many leaders know how to work hard; only a few know when it is time to rest. Yet rest is a part of God’s plan for all leaders. Creation introduced a rhythm of day and night. The concept of a weekly Sabbath rest was also introduced in the creation and […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Wait
Issue #193, November 2, 2016 Most leaders prefer action and hate times of waiting. Yet there are times for each of us that waiting is the only option. We may not have a clear sense of direction to move forward or other circumstances compel us to stay where we are for a season. A friend […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Change Direction
Issue #192, October 19, 2016 Paul was a leader who knew when it was time to stay and when it was time to move on. But he also knew when it was time to change direction. We’ll examine how he adjusted his course in this account from his second missionary journey: Paul and his companions […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Stay
Issue #191, October 5, 2016 Paul left when his time was up after a short visit in Tyre, but in Ephesus he stayed for two years! Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Move On
Issue #190, September 21, 2016 Leaders are people of action, and are usually on the move. But great leaders also know when it’s time to move on! Paul visited believers in the city of Tyre on his way to Jerusalem. After sighting Cyprus and passing to the south of it, we sailed on to Syria. […]
A Sense of Timing: A Time to Move
Issue #189, September 7, 2016 There’s a time to sit down and make a plan, but then there’s a time to move into action! We examined planning in our last issue; now we will look at when it’s time to move. Consider this account from the prophet Haggai. This is what the LORD Almighty says: […]
A Sense of Timing: Time to Plan
Issue #188, August 24, 2016 Leaders are people of action and movement. But wise leaders recognize that there is also a time to plan. Jesus taught the importance of taking time to plan. “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if […]
A Sense of Timing: Time to Grow
Issue #187, August 10, 2016 It’s always time to grow! Your personal growth has a major impact on your leadership. The writer of Hebrews shares a strong warning about the issue of timing and growth. We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In […]