Tolerating the Intolerable

Tolerating the Intolerable

A leader is known not only for what they ‘do’, but even more by what they ‘tolerate’. A leader can have the greatest charisma, the wisest plans, and the most compelling vision…but if they tolerate behavior which violates their values,...
Producing a Harvest

Producing a Harvest

I can’t produce life–that’s the job of the seed-giver. I can’t bring the rain–that’s the job of the one who is the water of life. I can’t prevent the burning sun, or the rocks, or the birds, or any of the other...
Divine Interruptions

Divine Interruptions

‘Divine Interruptions’ let me know when I am off-target from God’s plan. Humbly accepting His interruption of my plans, allows me to walk in the blessing of aligning my life with His plans. ============================== Scripture 1 Samuel 29:10-11...
The Packing List

The Packing List

Abiathar wasn’t able to fix David’s problem with Saul, or with the city who was about to betray him–but what he could do, was help David to get in touch with God. =============================== Scripture 1 Samuel 23:6 “When Abiathar the son of...
Brotherhood of the (formerly) Broken

Brotherhood of the (formerly) Broken

Broken people came to David looking for community in their bitterness. Instead they found a leader who was able to help them grow past their bitterness, to become a powerful and unified fighting force and men of great renown. ========================== Scripture 1...