Respect, Don’t Reject

Respect, Don’t Reject

1 Corinthians 9:22 reads, “I try to find common ground with everyone.”   For any relationship to work, we must accept each other’s differences. Within our family we must respect each other’s unique perspectives. We don’t need to agree on...
Respect, Don’t Reject

Learning to Lead (Pt. IV)

Romans 12:8 reads, “If it is leadership, let him govern diligently.”   How will you know you have the gift of “leadership”? Because you’ll know where God wants you to go, and be able to show others the value of going with you. There are...
Respect, Don’t Reject

Learning to Lead (Pt. III)

2 Timothy 4:2 reads, “Correct, rebuke and encourage.”   When you crave acceptance and approval, you end up being controlled by those you’re supposed to lead. Paul recognized this. That’s why he instructed Titus: ‘Teach…and encourage...
Respect, Don’t Reject

Learning to Lead (Pt. II)

2 Corinthians 7:4 reads, “I have great confidence in you.”   When people feel “used” they begin to drop out, but when they feel appreciated they’ll follow you anywhere. Paul, one of the finest leaders of all time, told the Corinthian...
Respect, Don’t Reject

Learning to Lead

Exodus 18:18 reads, “You cannot handle it alone.”   President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they...