As Lent commences on Ash Wednesday, we are entering a time of introspection and prayer leading to Easter. Let us reflect on the significance of death preceding resurrection, urging readers to embrace a daily practice of surrendering self in preparation for our spiritual transformation.
Despite being more technologically linked than ever, studies now show loneliness and disconnection are at an all-time high. How does this trend truly affect your spiritual life and personal connection with God?
Every believer agrees that maintaining our integrity is one of best things we could for our spiritual life, but does it have to be so difficult. Read more to find out how to build consistency with maintaining your integrity.
In a broken world that is constantly trying to bring us down, striving for genuine righteousness throughout our lives is not easy, but the good news is… it is possible.
Have you noticed how one decision can completely determine the outcome of our day? Consider these four simple questions to ask yourself each morning to help guide you on the right path and build God’s Kingdom on earth.
The Bible declares we are in a state of war, not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual beings that seek our destruction. In order to be prepared, we must discern the enemy's schemes and prepare a counterattack.
With all the crises going on in the world, the global leadership crisis is at the root of many. Before we jump on any bandwagons, we must answer the question, "What kind of leader is worthy of following?"
We often settle for what is good. Good church, good ideas, good projects, good visions, good goals, and so on. The problem with good is it isn’t bad. We can easily discern what is bad, but what also distracts us from God’s greatness is a focus on things that are good, but don’t make it to the level of greatness.
As followers of Jesus, we are challenged to see the world through a biblical lens. What if we were to look at those "on the outside” through the lens of Acts 1:8? What if we saw every person outside the Church as part of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, or the ends of the earth?
We all make big decisions. Changing jobs, starting a business, getting married, having children, or buying a house are not decisions one should take lightly. Before jumping all in, consider these four steps to making any major life change.
After pandemic health scares, hand sanitizer has become a hot commodity. We may not have to deal with such traumatic events, but we will face obstacles and even failure in our pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. The question is: Are you willing to make the necessary changes to overcome?
By the world's standards, success is about money, power, ratings, followers, etc. But for biblical leaders, success is so much more. Are you a successful leader? Check out the seven signs of successful, biblical leaders to find out!
2017 is officially underway. As we refresh and recommit to our goals, perhaps it is appropriate to consider what makes a person truly effective.
Most people abandon their New Year resolutions before January is over. Twenty-five percent give up by the second week! The solution: Stop making resolutions and start setting SMART goals.
There are many reasons people want to lead, but not all of them are the right reasons. What is your heart's motivation to lead?
Like flight attendants, leaders are responsible for the safety of those they lead. Are you working to keep your team safe and secure on the way to success?
In the age of technology, the world is becoming more oral and less written. But some things still rely heavily on the written word; one of them is setting goals for the future. Check out these five reasons you should write your goals today!
Setting goals works best when we take time to look back on the past, assess the present, and envision the future God wants for us. Check out these ten questions to focus your priorities and direct your resources in a way that glorifies God and gives the best results!
Great leaders set goals. Some of the best leaders even take time away from their activities to find a private place for an annual goalsetting retreat. Check out these five reasons you should plan your goalsetting retreat today!
“Everything rises or falls on leadership.” If this is true, the future of the women in our lives who may have breast cancer in the coming years rises or falls on our leadership during breast cancer awareness month and beyond.
Many live a reactive life that drifts aimlessly and doesn’t accomplish much. For leaders, this is a recipe for disaster. But perhaps we don't have to just slip through life...
Darren Reed is a pastor at Olive Knolls Church in California. In this podcast, Darren talks about the "magic of vision," and explains why it is central in the lives of leaders and the people they serve.
When things don't go as planned, the questions we ask could determine the outcome of our situation. While some questions are conducive in a crisis, some only make matters worse. What are good questions to ask when things go wrong?
From flying airplanes to shooting missiles to tracking endangered whales, a GPS has a way of guiding us to wherever we are aimed. As leaders, men and women of influence, and children of God who want to carry God’s vision and lead His people, the time to set our 2017 GPS and God-inspired goals for the coming year is NOW!
