Whether it is a church, business, family, or person, there are some things that everyone should do in your area of service or existence. However, if you truly matter (exist for a unique purpose), then there are a few things that only you must do… …and to allow yourself to become distracted and drained by … Continue reading
Tag Archives: purpose
Unnecessary failure
“For few things are more ignominious than failing at something that was not worth doing in the first place.” _Os Guinness, The Call, pg. 150 Henry and Richard Blackaby, in their book, Spiritual Leadership, writes: “In 1924, George Leigh Mallory, a British schoolmaster and socialite, determined he would ascend the as-yet unconquered peak of Mount … Continue reading
Go yourself
2 Samuel 8:6b (NJB) Wherever David went, Yahweh gave him victory. 2 Samuel 11:1 (NKJV) It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel…but David remained at Jerusalem. Somebody else can do your job (through … Continue reading
You don’t have to…
Galatians 5:13 (NKJV) For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Remember, opportunity does not equal obligation. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should and just because you’re asked doesn’t mean you have too. Stay focused on … Continue reading
The thing that matters
Acts 24:16 (NKJV) I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. Something matters to you. I’m not taking about a minor hunger pain that reminds you that it is lunch time or a tiny irritation like having a traffic light turn red on you when you’re in a hurry. … Continue reading
Seek!
Luke 11:9 (NKJV) …seek, and you will find; If you have not found what you are looking for—seek for it. Hunger is God’s special gift to get us up and moving. If you are hungry for more, if you’re certain something is missing, if you suspect you were meant to live a far different life—seek. Don’t … Continue reading
Lessons from a Bow Hunter
Philippians 3:13 (NKJV) …one thing I do… A few years ago I invited Joel Hobbs, a longtime mentor and friend of mine, to come in and spend a few days with me and my staff. At our weekly staff meeting he shared three principles of leadership (and life) that he learned from being a bow … Continue reading
