Following a day-long seminar that we were leading on biblical boundaries, a woman raised her hand and said, I understand that I have boundary problems. But my estranged husband`s the one who had an affair and took all our money. Doesn`t he have a problem with boundaries?
There is only one way to heaven, and that is through Jesus Christ. by Lee Strobel Jesus often surprised people with teachings that cut across the grain of human nature. “Lose your life to save it.” “The first will be last.” “The meek will inherit the earth.” “Rejoice in persecution.” “Pray for your enemies.” “It’s …
One of the greatest challenges we face in our quest to enjoy our best lives now is the temptation to live selfishly. Because we believe that God wants the best for us, that He wants us to prosper, that we have the favor of God, and that He has much more in store, it is …
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you.” And Solomon said . . . “Give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil.” ~1 Kings 3:5-6, 9~Near the beginning of Solomon’s reign, God approached …
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus . . .” Ephesians 1:1 Any dream worth living is worth sharing with others. The person who shares his dream gets to watch it grow. The synergy of shared ideas often takes …
But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. ~Acts 15:38 Some of the toughest decisions a leader faces concern poor performers. A leader who does not effectively handle them will hurt: * The organization’s ability …
Then David said to Abigail: “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! And blessed is your advice and blessed are you, because you have kept me this day from coming to bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand.” 1 Samuel 25:32-33 After Samuel’s death, David …
There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 23:18 (NIV) One of the greatest gifts leaders can give to those around them is hope. Never underestimate its power. Winston Churchill was once asked by a reporter what his country’s greatest weapon was against Hitler’s Nazi regime. …
A young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time. When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar or any expert who could answer his 3 Questions. Finally, his parents were able to find a scholar. Young man: Who are you? Can you answer my questions? Scholar: …
His disciples said to Him, “See, now, You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we are sure that You know all things . . . By this we believe that You came forth from God.” John 16:29-30 The success of your marriage, job, and personal relationships all depend greatly on communication. …