“When I can base a decision more on values than on data, I am able to lead with great confidence and persuasive force.”—Richard Kriegbaum, Leadership Prayers, p. 104 “ Why do values matter? Our values inform everything we do. If a proposal or decision does not align with our values we will not do it…. [Read More]
Against Rage
“But Jesus called them to Him and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant…’” – Matthew 20:25, 26 (RSV) It does not require genius to… [Read More]
Join God
“And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then rouse yourself, for then the LORD has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.” – 2 Samuel 5:24 I wrote last about our influence and how our presence matters. You can read about my reflections on… [Read More]
Influence
“The two men said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here-sons-in-law, sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, because we are going to destroy this place,” – Genesis 19: 12-13a Reading the account of Lot in Sodom several events stand out: the lostness of the city,… [Read More]
Redeem the Worst of Us in Order to Reassure the Rest of Us
“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in… [Read More]
Manipulation
“The man of God said, ‘I cannot turn back and go with you, nor can I eat bread or drink water with you in this place. I have been told by the word of the Lord: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water there or return by the way you came.” The old prophet answered,… [Read More]
