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The Most Underrated and Misunderstood Leadership Trait

Do not imagine that if you meet a really humble man he will be what most people call ‘humble’ nowadays: {a person}, who is always telling you that, of course, he is nobody... He will not be thinking about humility: he will not be thinking about himself at all.

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Let's face it, we're not going to convince strangers of anything life changing on social media.  Instead of fostering loving conversations, these platforms are often used to spout out judgmental rhetoric without recourse.  That's not Christian like. We've drifted so far from what Christians are supposed to do, we look more like the religious pharisees than anything Christ-like. So, today I ask, What does it mean to be a Christian?

Keys To A Kingdom Driven Marriage

If we get comfortable in our marriage, it can let problems creep in.  However, if we approach our marriages with intentionality, as a Kingdom Driven Leader would, we have a chance at success. 

I Am A Masterpiece Created By God

Calling yourself a masterpiece feels a bit strange. However, the Bible is pretty clear that we were planned, handcrafted and that we have a purpose. While we might not feel perfect, God sees us differently. Let's examine how He sees us.

The Secret Level Of The 5 Levels Of Leadership

The 5 Levels Of Leadership does a great job of outlining every leader's growth.  However, let's discover the secret level, that's not in Maxwell's book and see what it means to us as Kingdom Driven Leaders.

Stop Trying To Find Your Life’s Purpose

I spent the better part of my life trying to figure out why God made me.  However, often I'd be obsessive even to the point of depression that I could not figure out what I'm supposed to be doing.   I'd ask, "how will God use me?"  For me, I had to realize that "purpose" was not synonymous with value.  Our value isn't determined by what we do!  Our value is determined by what Jesus did. However, if our ultimate purpose is to worship God, then how do we do that practically?

5 Reasons Leaders Are Leaving The Church

My intent isn't to persecute the church.  I'm a part of the church body as well!  Instead, I'm simply pleading that we humbly examine our Sunday routines and see if there is any truth to the claims.  BR> BR>

Every church worship experience should be like planning a wedding.  We get the opportunity to worship the one true living God.  He has a relationship with us and not only do we get to sing and learn more about Him at church, but He also delights in it.   Every service isn't going to always hit this lofty thought of authentic spirit-led worship.  However, there is nothing stopping us (the church) from dropping our pride and approaching worship with authenticity.

Thompson Chain Reference Guide Bible Review

Ever wonder how pastors are able to connect several scriptures together from all over the Bible about a specific topic?   Have you ever thought to yourself, “how’d they come up with that?” after listening to a sermon?    Sure, part of the pastor’s job description is to study the Bible. They also went to school […]

What It Means To Be a Helpmeet

They say that church attendance is 65% women and even a larger percentage are the volunteers. Is that what the Bible meant when God called Eve a "helpmeet?" I've never heard a message from the pulpit that described what a helpmeet was supposed to be. I decided to take my 21st century mindset and look at a word that frankly, I suspected as being mistranslated.

31 Biblical I Am Affirmations Of Who You Are In Christ

What you say matters, but what you say to yourself may matter most. In leadership, the toughest person to lead is yourself. If you don't settle your identity in Christ it can make that task infinitely more tough.  A self-spoken pep talk is beneficial but Tony Robbins didn't create affirmations, I dare say God did.    Long before we had the word, we had the Word and God literally breathed us into existence with His Word.