Posts Tagged ‘God’
It’s Possible to See Clearly Now By Dr. Bob Snyder
What are you using to see life more clearly? There are many different ways we can begin to see things in life, like Christmas, more clearly. In elementary school, my teacher scraped the surface of a table onto a slide and placed the slide under the microscope. Creatures and debris invisible to my eye were…
Read MoreGod’s Gift to Us
The Gift of God with Us During these days, we turn our thoughts and affections on God’s greatest gift to this world. We celebrate the gift of God with us. And we remember His birth and its place in God’s ultimate plan of redemption. John 1:11-14, KJV He was in the world, and the world…
Read MoreFind His Care During the Battles By Ed McDowell
The Strong Care of God During the Battles The words of Psalm 68 come from a king who has fought in many battles with enemies. King David has seen the Lord God deliver. As King, he has come to know firsthand the critical nature of trusting God in the context of overwhelming circumstances. He writes…
Read MoreThe Movement of God in Leadership By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
A Reflection and Movement of God in Leadership A practice of regular reflection is essential for a good, healthy movement of leadership. Reflection can be an invitation to allow God to uncover our hidden demands. It is my intentional focus on the movement of God in my life. My practice of reflection helps me know…
Read MoreLead Like it Matters to God By W. Scott Brown
Outcomes Conference Book of the Year Lead Like it Matters to God This week, as we mark the 45th Anniversary of Christian Leadership Alliance, we are pleased to announce the Outcomes Conference Book of the Year, Lead Like it Matters to God by Rich Stearns. Rich is the president emeritus of World Vision U.S., and…
Read MoreThe Priority of Being Rich in God By Wes Willmer and Micah Hogan
How do we give priority to being rich toward God? It’s a bit of an understatement to say that COVID-19 has called our priorities and the priority into question. People all over the world have had to re-evaluate how they can best utilize a significantly decreased arsenal of time and resources. In times like ours…
Read MoreThe Battle of a Steward Leader By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
The Battle Steward Leaders Encounter Steward leader. What do these words even mean? I am struggling. I am wrestling. It’s a battle. Beyond trendy management models and pithy blog posts, God is challenging me. He is disrupting the bedrock of my soul. What does mean to BE a steward – at all the times and…
Read MoreChaos and Demands By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
The Stronghold of Chaos and Demands Chaos and havoc can give birth to unhealthy demands and strategies which rupture relationships. These commitments impair us. Sometimes the strategies are so ingrained and so powerful that we are unaware of their influence. We fail to see the harm and devastation they cause us and others. It is…
Read MoreGive Thanks to The One Who Is Worthy By Tami Heim
Will you choose this day to give thanks and praise to God? Each morning I give thanks that God is God. I know he sees all, knows all, and is in control of all things. Regardless of what is happening around the world, I have faith and hope because I believe his promises are true.…
Read MoreWhat Do You Trust? By Dr. Gary Hoag
What you trust determines how you handle challenging times. Trust can be an anchor in the storm. As the financial status of the world appears to be vulnerable, you’ve probably been tempted to get stressed out and worry about your personal or ministry finances. I know I have! I feel this pressure from our culture,…
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