Apr 29, 2023 | SOAP
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,...
Apr 26, 2023 | SOAP
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...
Apr 24, 2023 | SOAP
‘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...
Apr 20, 2023 | SOAP
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...
Apr 20, 2023 | SOAP
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...
Apr 17, 2023 | SOAP
One of the great tests of a leader, is a team member who surpasses them. Saul could handle David being ‘great’…but he couldn’t tolerate David being ‘greater’. ============================= Scripture 1 Samuel 18:7-8a “And the...
