BLOG POSTS — ILI Team

Justin Owens

Why are Christians Called Sheep?

Why are Christians Called Sheep?

Throughout the Bible, God’s people are often called His sheep. Have you ever wondered why? The answer can help us understand more about our relationship to the Lord, our Good Shepherd.

How to Lead When Things Feel Out Of Control

How to Lead When Things Feel Out Of Control

Anxiety has gripped our lives as our world feels more and more out of control. To discover the peace God has for us, leaders must learn to see past the illusion of control.

Take the Risk and Swing the Bat

Take the Risk and Swing the Bat

As a little league coach, I tried to get every player to swing the bat. I wanted them to try to hit and encouraged them to “take the risk, and swing.”

3 Ways to Recruit and Retain Volunteers

3 Ways to Recruit and Retain Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of churches and non-profits. Learn the best ways leaders can make recruiting and retaining volunteers a high-priority task.

What is True Love?

What is True Love?

One of our greatest desire in life is to know what true love really is. Discover the different ways God describes His love to us and for us.

FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE SETTING GOALS NOW

FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE SETTING GOALS NOW

It’s that time of year when you sit and prayerfully make plans for the new year. Here are five reasons why goalsetting is so important for success in the new year.

What's New About the New Year?

What's New About the New Year?

Some things are not new but are unchanged and unchangeable, and this fact is extraordinarily comforting and good. God is not new. He remains unchanged.

The Meaning of the Manger

The Meaning of the Manger

This Christmas, discover how the best gift may not be found under the tree, but it has already been delivered to you in the manger!

God Is Present

God Is Present

This Christmas, you can experience the presence of God and know that He is with you.

Thankful for a Reason

Thankful for a Reason

As we read God’s word, it’s clear we should consistently spend our days giving thanks to God. Read more to find the many reasons why we should be so thankful.

When You Find Yourself Stuck

When You Find Yourself Stuck

Praise God we have a Good Shepherd who is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in His steadfast love and faithfulness.

Dwelling With God

Dwelling With God

Discover why you are uniquely wired to wonder about eternity and wrestle with the truth that there is more to life than your time on Earth.

Discovering Your Victory

Discovering Your Victory

When we are in need of a victory, the Good Shepherd will take our battlefields and turn them into banquet tables.

When You Walk Through the Valley

When You Walk Through the Valley

What happens to you when you find yourself in the deep and dark valleys of life? God gives us comfort even when we are at our lowest.

Following the Right Path

Following the Right Path

If the current direction of your life needs to be redirected back towards a better path let the Good Shepherd guide your steps.


What To Do When You Feel Weary

What To Do When You Feel Weary

Discover how God can lead you to still waters of rest, where you will be refreshed and restored.



Seven Key Advantages to Horizontal Leadership

Seven Key Advantages to Horizontal Leadership

What is horizontal leadership, and how does it work? Check out these seven key advantages to horizontal leadership and how they can help you and your team.

What Is Enough?

What Is Enough?

Depending on your circumstances, the question of "What is enough?" might have many different answers. As believers, our true satisfaction in life should come from the one true source - Jesus.

Finding Peace and Rest

Finding Peace and Rest

As the Good Shepherd, God’s refreshing Word can restore your soul and give you the peace you are looking for in times of uncertainty.



Six Qualities of a Great Mentor

Six Qualities of a Great Mentor

Successful leaders are those who have successors. Everyone can be a mentor, but there are six characteristics that good mentors develop in themselves. Find out if you have these traits.