Confrontation

Confrontation

If the Holy Spirit is allowed to guide the process, then God is able to bring unity to the whole even through confrontation.=========================== Scripture Nehemiah 5:6-8″I was very angry when I heard their outcry and these words. I took counsel with...
Fighting for What?

Fighting for What?

I can’t fulfill the mission by sacrificing my primary objective–my family. =================== ScriptureNehemiah 4:14″After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Don’t be...
Expectations

Expectations

Esther built a foundation of unity, mutual accountability, and clear expectations from which to step boldly forward into the mission that God had given her.================== ScriptureEsther 4:16-17″Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on...
Enduring Love

Enduring Love

The work of Calvary is finished and complete–but I need God’s presence in my life today.================== ScripturePsalm 138:8″The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever–do not abandon the works of your...
Living with Purpose

Living with Purpose

Jesus had a mission to accomplish, and that was his first and only priority. He lived with purpose, instead of living in reaction mode.==================== ScriptureLuke 13:31-32″At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for...