God tells us about Himself through His names. The Bible records some 900 names and titles of God in total, There are about 30 names that are specific to Him alone.
Jesus and His disciples traveled and ministered together, day and night, for three years. We don’t know of all the meals they had together, the conversations as the walked from town to town, or what Jesus said when they fished, and started campfires, and woke up in the mornings.
“Character is who you are when no one else is looking.” It’s only when nobody else is watching—when you are alone, or when the social media cameras aren’t pointing at you—that you reveal who you are deep down.
Scripture tells us “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). A peacemaker is one who helps reconcile parties who disagree. Spiritually a peacemaker is one who leads others to reconcile with God and with one another.
On Memorial Day we remember and honor the sacrifices of those who gave their last full measure of devotion to their country. Consider the people-centered lesson we can learn as leaders from those who serve (or have served) in a branch of the armed forces.
Patience is the recognition that things of value take time. One doesn’t become successful, or paint a masterpiece, or build a close-knit family, overnight. The response to the need for patience is persistence.
Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon, Daniel, Isaiah, John, Paul, Timothy, Jesus… does the Bible, through its primary characters and events, give us examples of leaders, or does it actually teach leadership skills and principles?
Undoubtedly we are more connected than ever before through electronic means. Yet our collective ability to navigate difficult conversations, especially conflict, is terrible. Perhaps our connections have become echo-chambers for groupthink.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs was one of the pioneers in the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s and the smart phone revolution of the 2000s.
Live and lead long enough and you realize that some people are a few nuts short of a fruit cake. So how exactly do you deal with person who drives you and everyone else a little crazy?
Fred McFeely Rogers (1928 – 2003) was an American television host, author, producer and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.
As a leader, mastering forgiveness is a powerful tool for teambuilding. Can you forgive mistakes and continue to engage without judgment, despite offense or negative outcomes?
“Be yourself,” we often hear as advice from distinctive individuals who are themselves. What does it mean to be yourself, and how does this make you a person not only of genuine personality, but of real and lasting impact?
Your values characterize who you are individually. They shape how you set goals, make decisions, plan for today and the future, and respond to circumstances.
How does one know “the right thing” to do in any given situation? Is there always at least one “right thing”? And does doing “right” mean we always look for the good of others, or the common good, or in some cases to our own good?
“Do not be discouraged” is not just a motivational verse in Scripture, it is a command to recognize and deal with discouragement and depression in your life.
The lighthouse off Brittany, France, stands strong in the storms. In our cultural storm, is standing firm enough to resist the waves of decline?
Throughout the Bible we see God using the work of man to provide for man as well as to complete those things which God Himself ordains to be done
Though I am imperfect in many respects, I wish my brothers and kinsfolk to know what sort of man I am, so that they may be able to conceive of my soul’s desire.
The Bible is the world’s best-selling book. It contains history, poetry, prophecy, woven in a profound narrative of the world from creation to present. And it is the foundational book on leadership.
Leadership is not a set of character traits. You can have integrity, honesty, initiative, compassion–any number of positive and godly personal values, and still not be a leader (though character and leadership are closely related).