In Acts 4 the believers may have asked themselves, “Should we be surprised that our own Jewish leaders in God’s Holy City are doing things against God.” They were surprised, but as they prayed from Psalms 2:1-6, they saw the situation through God’s eyes and realized God understood their predicament from the beginning of the world. Do you know it’s ...
I get tired at the effort it takes to build company culture. Sometimes I feel alone and overwhelmed with how much discipline and consistency it takes. If we ignore problems, we will compromise our values. If we don’t take care of the foundations, the storms will take us out, like in Proverbs 28:2 “when there is moral rot within a ...
For many people the last thing they want to celebrate is their labor. A Gallup poll revealed that 70% of people surveyed are disengaged with their work. Labor Day celebrations are more likely to commemorate the day off than for the value of our work. God created Adam specifically with a purpose to work to God’s glory. In Genesis ...
As a teenager, one of the jobs I despised most while working on my uncle’s farm was cutting thistles. It was hard work that seemed unnecessary. Then I learned if you didn’t eliminate the entire weed’s root it would just grow back, putting the sheep and cattle at risk of dying if they ate too much of this toxic weed. ...
In John 4, Jesus spoke profoundly to a Samaritan woman. His words ended up rippling through her community. In verses 28-30 we read, “The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, ‘Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?’ So the ...
Some people fight for positions. They want to stand on a pedestal above their peers for various reasons, such as pride, power, feeling insulated, or the illusion of job security. God wants existing leaders to appoint elders, leaders, shepherds, coaches, and mentors in every city and organization. These people are designated by their peers and senior leaders to guide others ...
This week we’re discussing the 5 Ps of the importance of our work. Yesterday we discussed Purpose, today let’s discuss Provision. When God was creating the heavens and the earth, He performed His work in a way to assure that man and all animals had a means of provision and sustenance. In Genesis 1:29 we read, “Then God said, “I ...
Recently, Kathy and I visited a church that hosted a video message from Will Graham, Billy Graham’s grandson. Will highlighted a story when King David asked God if he could attack the approaching Philistines. God gave David permission and victory. But soon the Philistines decided to attack again in the same place and same way. Once again, David asked for ...
Recently, Kathy and I returned from our 30th anniversary vacation refreshed and excited to jump back into the exciting new projects at the ministry. But then the troubles began! My email system crashed and several urgent matters stole time away from important projects. The distractions became overwhelming! In John 16, after the euphoria of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, ...
Toby’s business had outgrown their cash, and they were days away from potential failure. The evening before a meeting with a possible purchaser of his business, Toby shared his fear of failure with his wife. Toby’s wife asked him, “If the business fails do you believe that I’ll still love you?” “Yes,” Toby replied. “If the business fails will God ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
