Prophesied messiah, or prejudged leader? “John. Peter. Paul. Come, follow me.” I imagine Jesus’s smile as he reached out his hand to each man. But, did they drop everything and run to Him? What about
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What Kind of Leader Do We Strive to Be?
What kind of leader do we strive to be? Leaders come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes, colors, and temperaments. There are good and bad leaders. Honorable and dishonorable. Benevolent and despotic. Self-sacrificing and
Read moreLife Lessons from a Tough Cookie
“I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT). “Will you please
Read moreThankfulness and all the Colorful Flavors of Fall
Thankful for all the flavors? While the abundance of fall and my favorite season’s harvest means more to me than picking apples in North Carolina, baking pumpkin pies, or roasting huge turkeys, I smile with
Read moreReady Or Not Fall Is Here
Ready or not fall is here. Yesterday, we celebrated Labor Day here in the States, the non-official end of summer. The day which, in times past, marked the end of wearing white clothing until Memorial
Read moreHow Cultivating Patience Makes Us Stronger
How to cultivate patience? I’m sure you’ve heard your mother, sister, or best friend say, “Have Patience. This too shall pass.” Yep. I thought so. The first thing that usually comes to my mind is
Read moreA Degree of Patience
Few people I know enjoy waiting. Waiting often requires a degree of patience. Depending on the situation, patience may be the last thing we feel like exhibiting. When I was young, every summer my mother
Read moreThe Sound of Freedom
There is a sound called freedom… I’ve heard freedom’s song might ring in one’s spirit. At times, it will howl like the wind or whisper like a child. It can cast out fear when doubt
Read moreFreedom from Tyranny Through Christ
My family visited Washington on the Brazos, Texas a while back. It is known as the Birthplace of Texas. It was here the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. At the time, Texas belonged to
Read moreThe Goodness and Love of my Father
When goodness and love fill a father’s gigantic heart… With Father’s Day approaching, childhood memories remind me how blessed I am to say I had a kind and generous dad. The goodness and love of
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