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The Work of Uncoupling Justice and Righteousness By Dr. Bob Snyder
God’s View of Justice and Righteousness Justice is important. God commands it of me. But when I choose to uncouple justice from righteousness, I get myself into trouble. What is the result? …but let him who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises…
The Power of a NU Heart By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
What Difference Does a Nu Heart Make? In times like these, I am reminded of the difference a NU heart can make. As we continue to experience the emotions leading up to and following a presidential election, I have questions about the state of our hearts. Discovering at NU Heart Years ago, my wife Bonnie…
Stewarding Eternity by Dr. Marybeth Leavell
Eternity – A Sacred Trust in a Temporary World Living as stewards of eternity means living with a mindset transcending the present. We must allow our lives to be shaped not by worldly success or failure metrics but by kingdom values—truth, love, and righteousness. The call to steward eternity means that our actions, decisions, and…
A Special Invitation to the Outcomes Conference 2025 – Seek First!
Seek Him, and You Will Find Him We are grateful that God promises that we will find him when we seek him – wholeheartedly. And when we find him, he will reveal his perfect will to us. As Christian leaders, there isn’t anything more critical to our calling than influencing the thinking, behavior, and development…
The Language and Words We Use By Ed McDowell
The Gift of Language and Words “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will encourage those who hear them.” Ephesians 4:29 NLT The Apostle Paul is writing from his imprisonment in Rome to the followers of Christ in Ephesus. He feels so clear about…
Influence and Creating a Culture of Worthiness By Bryan C. Taylor
Exerting Organizational and Personal Influence Influence is a tricky thing! In today’s world of social media, we all have at least a passing familiarity with the term “influencer.” If you have teenagers, the term may immediately evoke a sense of dread about what role model impacts your child’s life! Social media trends make prominent how…
A Steward’s Relationship with Family and a Strategic Plan By Dr. Al Hearne II
Strategic Planning in All Areas of Life This post is the third installment in a series for steward leaders, building on previous discussions about strategic planning in all areas of a steward’s life and the application of such planning in a relationship with God. This article explores how steward leaders can use a six-phase strategic…
Better By Afflictions By Dr. Bob Snyder
Finding God in Our Affiliations How is it possible that afflictions can be good for me? “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.” Psalm 119:67, NIV “My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.” Psalm 119:71 , NLT The psalmist suggests…
Finding Freedom in God’s Grace By Dr. Rebecca Amos
The Gift of Forgiveness You may find it difficult to acknowledge that your sins and shortcomings have been forgiven. You may have carried the weight of your sins for far too long, believing that you’re unworthy of God’s love and forgiveness. Guilt and shame can become a heavy burden, preventing you from fully experiencing the…
Present, Attuned, and Changed By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
A Steward Leader Experiences Being Present, Attuned, and Changed I have been thinking deeply about being a steward leader and what it means to be present, attuned, and changed. On any given Monday morning, I often find myself sitting at my desk reviewing my calendar, preparing a report for the board, and tweaking my objectives…