I think we can say factually that we are in a crisis of leadership in this country and the world. It is not just political government. Leadership is also suffering in education, business, city governments, families and in the Churches. Today I want to take a practical look at this issue of leadership. Itās not so much a discussion of leadership principles but more about the whole concept of leadership, the nature of leadership. First, I want to look at leadership from a worldly … [Read more...] about The True Nature of Leadership
God
Godly Justice
Administering justice is a major theme of the Bible. King David administered justice to all his people (2 Samuel 8:15). Indeed, God expects His people to administer justice: "Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life?" (1 Corinthians 6.2-3). So that is the question: Do you and I practice justice … [Read more...] about Godly Justice
Pentecost, the Spiritual Connection
There are many things that we can learn and understand in our walk with God when we observe Godās walk with the nation of ancient Israel. Thereās much about the nation of Israel that sets a pattern for us to learn from. By covenant, they became a called-out people who were destined to live according to the will of God as expressed by His law. The feature of the special relationship was the fact that God would dwell among them. āAnd let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell … [Read more...] about Pentecost, the Spiritual Connection
A Place to Dwell
What does a home mean to you? I think if we are like most people, our homes are extremely important to us, and they take a tremendous amount of our time and resources to acquire and maintain. There is a popular saying which says, āthe home is where the heart isā and I think thatās a valid statement. Our hearts crave certain things for our homes. There is a practical side of it all where we try extremely hard to create and operate within a framework that provides … [Read more...] about A Place to Dwell
The Necessity of Stress
The Biosphere II project was an innovative research tool for scientists to study earthās living systems. It provided a controlled environment for scientists to experiment with farming and innovation without damaging the planet. One of the most surprising findings from the project was the role wind and rain played in the growth of trees. Scientists observed that trees inside the dome grew more rapidly than those outside. They also fell over before reaching … [Read more...] about The Necessity of Stress
Conquering the Struggle
Is there a more maligned name than the name of Jesus Christ? I just recently read something written by Jim Wallis whoās known as an evangelical pastor, a social activist, and a voice of the left-wing of the religious party, the religious left. He says: āIt is essential that we understand the religious nature of our present crisis. At this point, āJesusā is still a very useful tool in the hands of tyrants. The liberationists, socialists, barbarians, and Scythians can … [Read more...] about Conquering the Struggle
Longsuffering
The headline in a recent Wall Street Journal was titled āWar in the Middle East is closer than you think.ā It didnāt say āmight be closerā rather āit is closer than you thinkā. The subhead to that was: āRussia isnāt parked, (It has not stopped its development of the war with the Ukraine.) Iran isnāt pacified, (itās going ahead full force with its nuclear program.) and both are coordinating strategies with China.ā Russia, Iran, and China are going to become a potent force in the world scene. … [Read more...] about Longsuffering