The Confidence of the King

The Confidence of the King

When I see the carnal world around me, I can slip into anxiety about the spiritual battle being waged-but I must remember that the battle is God’s to fight, not mine. The things that would overwhelm me, the king simply laughs at–because his strength is not...
Praise Priority

Praise Priority

David’s kingdom and all of his tasks needed attention–but none of those things would ultimately matter if he neglected the presence of God. ========================== Scripture 1 Chronicles 16:7 “Then on that day David first appointed that...
Unashamed Joy

Unashamed Joy

As a son of God, I must be unapologetic and unrelenting in my allegiance and priorities to the things of God. Not arrogant and stuck-up, but simply unwilling to allow a sinful world to establish my priorities, boundaries, and sources of joy....
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...