As leaders we all go through life and work holding to past regrets, those disappointments over lost or missed opportunities. We’re sad or repentant over things that we wish we had done differently.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born Founding Father of the United States. An inventor and philosopher, he authored Common Sense, a pamphlet that was influential at the start of the American Revolution.
As Jesus began teaching on earth, His words about leadership and leading were shocking. In fact, they were so at odds with religious leaders of the time, they believed Jesus could not possibly be the Savior they were hoping and waiting for.
On the surface the story of Job may seem a cruel game. A faithful man, he suffers greatly, questions God, and receives God’s pointed response. How should we lead when faced with trials and difficulty?
Finding a job takes time. As a Christian in the workforce, you have a special tool you can use every day during your job search. Consider how praying specifically and frequently can help you as you focus on the search as a spiritual matter.
What do Mark Cuban, Walt Disney, New York’s Mayor Bloomberg, Anna Wintour, Oprah, Madonna, Lee Iacocca and Coach Bill Belichick have in common? Before all of them became famous, successful and wealthy, they each experienced the same thing. They were fired.