It all started with the munchies. Sitting at my desk, diligently working on payroll. Suddenly, the unpleasant odor of marijuana assaulted my senses. A client had walked through the lobby, leaving a trail of the pungent fragrance in his wake. The ladies in the lobby had held their composure until he got through the door […]
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“And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.” Genesis 3:8 Sometimes we get backslidden: we stop seeking the Lord as we should. We stop
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“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” Genesis 6:22 Have you ever met a person with a “can do” attitude? No matter how daunting the undertaking theyface, they believe they can get it done. Likely that attitude came from a multiplicity of moments whenthey faced a daunting task and
There is a multitude of philosophies being taught about what God requires of His children. What are His expectations for us? It’s easy to get flooded with the multiplicity of philosophies and sometimes difficult to know which ones are not biblical, and which ones are based in biblical principles. What does the Bible say about
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“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 There are some verses that become popular and are regularly seen on public display. We see them on t-shirts, bumper stickers, dish towels, and wall art. Sounds like a worthy use of a verse, right? To display it where it can be seen
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 Society today is saturated with messages about following our hearts. There are songs, posters, meme’s, books, and much more that all follow a theme claiming the key to happiness is to yield to our heart’s desires. There’s just
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“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Isn’t it easy to have a great day when circumstances are in our favor? And it seems natural to be having a rough day when circumstances are not what we prefer. Sometimes I catch myself wanting
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“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Impatience can be an ugly characteristic when not harnessed with kindness and compassion. I’m in Bellevue, Washington to attend a
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3 As a leader, one of my biggest struggles is wondering if I’m doing enough. Am I truly doing my best every day? Am I being productive enough? Am I wisely prioritizing each day, week, month?
Recently, I was checking in with a fellow leader to see how they were faring. They asked how I maintain balance between everything leadership requires, home and family, and my faith and ministry. Internally, I was thinking that after a decade of actively pursuing balance I have yet to achieve it for more than a
