Posts Tagged ‘Scott Rodin’
A New Year Lesson from Closed Doors By R. Scott Rodin
Stewarding Closed Doors: A Look Back and Ahead Today, we look back at a year now nearly completed and ahead to a fresh new year that awaits us. This is a unique moment to ask how well we followed God’s leading in 2019. More importantly, looking ahead, how do we know if our plans are…
Read MoreA Life on Loan By R. Scott Rodin
Are you living like your life is on loan? As stewards, we understand that all of life is on loan, and we respond by living lightly in this world as caretakers of what is not ours. This results in a life of real freedom to which we respond with joyful obedience. The marks of the…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Kingdom Orientation By R. Scott Rodin
The Three-question Challenge Will Reveal Your Kingdom Orientation The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness contains a stark, jarring dialogue that reveals two different kingdom orientations. We find Jesus and the Devil face to face in verbal combat! If we will consider the content of the exchange through a steward’s lens, we will find…
Read MoreThe Time That Dominates By R. Scott Rodin
Which Kind of Time Dominates Your Life and Leadership? One of the most challenging topics to study in science, philosophy, and theology is the idea of time. One helpful teaching for me has been the distinction between chronos and kairos time. TWO TYPES Chronos refers to the twenty-four hours in a day that are given…
Read MoreThank God It’s… By R. Scott Rodin
Rethinking our view of work in light of God’s greater mission. “Thank God it’s Friday!” Have you ever said that? Thought it? If we’re not careful, we can fall into a distorted view of work that permeates our culture. For many, work is the toilsome necessity that we endure in order to enjoy the good…
Read MoreLife on Loan By R. Scott Rodin
What changes when we live life on loan? As stewards, we understand that all of life is on loan, and we respond by living lightly in this world as caretakers of what is not ours. This results in a life of real freedom to which we respond with joyful obedience. The marks of the victorious…
Read MoreYour Response to Crisis By R. Scott Rodin
The Strange (and Christ-like) Response to Crisis Think back to the last time you faced a significant, critical need or crisis with woefully inadequate resources to meet it when you had to accomplish something great and your assets to achieve it was meager. Was it last year, last month, last week, this morning? Every leader…
Read MoreA Change That Changes Everything By R. Scott Rodin
A Change of Perspective that Changes Everything A change in your perspective can change everything for you. Ask Christian leaders what they hope Jesus says to them when they stand before him at the end of their life. Most will quote Matthew 25:21, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Come and share your Master’s happiness.”…
Read MorePursue Your Treasure By Scott Rodin
Pursuing Your Treasure in 2019 When it comes to treasure, sometimes the shortest and simplest words of Jesus are the most profoundly challenging. Consider this well-known teaching of Jesus, “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21) Your Pursuit As we begin 2019, it’s a good time to consider the treasure…
Read MoreCharacteristics of Great Leaders By Scott Rodin
The Defining Characteristic of Great Leaders There is an age old discussion about whether great leaders are born great or made great. The former assumes that it is the intrinsic qualities of some people that make them great leaders. They cite charisma, confidence and character combined with the right IQ and EQ, accompanied by the…
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