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....

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, none of their positive traits...

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 obstacles...but I can pray for effectiveness, and walk...

'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 "Now then rise...

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 Ahimelech had fled to...

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...

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 women sang to one another as they...

It's not wrong to feel emotion, or to experience hurt. But God's desire is that I would not allow hurt and offense to prevent me from stepping forward into the better things He has in store for me. =================================== Scripture 1 Samuel 15:35-16:1...

To walk in God's favor, I must submit to God's kingship. ================================ Scripture 1 Samuel 13:12-13a "I said, 'Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.' So I forced myself, and offered the...

Paul did not fear the voice of his critics, because he walked and communicated with consistency and integrity. ==================== Scripture 2 Corinthians 10:11 "Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present." Observation...

As Boaz invested himself to be a part of God's blessing to Ruth, God blessed him in return. ===================== Scripture Ruth 2:11-12 "But Boaz answered her, "All that you have done for your mother in law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me,...

Godly leadership points back to the heart of God. It defines what is right and what is wrong, what is Godly and what is self-serving. It changes the status quo, and establishes a clear direction. ============================= Scripture Judges 21:25 "In those days...

Because of Christ, mankind has the opportunity to be reconciled with God and have the veil removed in order to see and perceive clearly. ========================== Scripture 2 Corinthians 3:12-17 "Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would...

If we want to see the Spirit move in power, we must each do our part to create an environment where He is welcome. =========================== Scripture 1 Corinthians 14:12 "So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in...

As I align myself with the heart of God, he is able to use me fully for his glory...in the way that he desires. ====================== Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:4-7,11 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but...

Boundaries don't create distance—they define how to walk closely in unity together. ============================== Scripture Joshua 18:11-12 "The lot of the tribe of the people of Benjamin according to its clans came up, and the territory allotted to it fell between...

Seasons keep on changing--and every season is different. The things that remain constant are God's faithfulness, and the fact that he has a purpose for my life. =========================== Scripture Joshua 13:1 "Now Joshua was old and advanced in years, and the Lord...

Marriage is not about what we 'demand', but about what we give. ========================= Scripture 1 Corinthians 7:2-4 "But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give to...