Category: Leadership
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Don’t sweat it; God is still in control
“You’ve got to be kidding. Looking at my life. It seems like no one is in control.” But it was God who brought down Nebuchadnezzar from the throne to the wilderness. When he ascended to the throne, he would have never imagined how his future would turn out. In fact, he was so sure of […]
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Lead well, Live well
Everyone leads someone. Leadership isn’t about titles and position. It’s about taking a step forward as others follow. In your family, there are people who look to you for direction and companionship. They look to you to set an example in the daily struggles of life. Step up and lead – in your family. You […]
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Is it time to give up?
Be faithful, learn, and keep doing what you’re called to do. It’s common to copy successful people and hope to get the results they got. How many times have you tried that? How many people have you copied in the past? Don’t expect success at the rate others have attained it. There may have been […]
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Leaders create Opportunities
Smart, hard working people make good money and put their families in a good financial position. But leaders create and run organizations and businesses and benefit many people by creating jobs and opportunities. This dichotomy is quite unique because it reveals two different types of people. Both are good, honest, hard working citizens who are […]
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Don’t respond until the “venting” is over
Otherwise the conversation and emotions will get sidetracked. Then you’ll be headed in a direction that was never intended. This human “venting” process is similar to the pressure cooker letting out steam. The steam is only a byproduct of the processing that’s going on inside. The boiling water processes the food inside. The boiling of […]
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Sorry, but your great knowledge is giving me a headache
You impress me but you don’t inspire me. The whole emphasis of the conversation is focused on your great knowledge. That’s great, but for the rest of us common people, your knowledge means nothing. Instead, tell me your vision. What do you see in the future? How can we work together for a better future? […]
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Why pastors have such an easy job
Like most anointed men of God, I woke up at 6am, grabbed a cup of coffee and read the newspaper in our veranda. What a beautiful morning! By 6:30am, someone drove up and began thanking me for the healing they received as a result of my prayer. They also handed me a thick envelope with […]
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The annoying disparity between gifts and fruit
Just as a gift is given, the Holy Spirit also gives gifts to God’s children. Once the gift is given, the person is able to use it immediately – no strings attached (sort of). On the other hand, fruit takes time to grow and ripen. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, […]
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Risk takers connect better with other risk takers
They are a unique breed, often misunderstood by others. But they relate well with other risk-takers. They seek out each other’s company as they are often rejuvenated by each other. When Mary accepted God’s offer and became pregnant with the holy Child, she quickly sought out the company of her relative Elizabeth. In her old […]
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Love deeply, hold loosely
No, Can’t be done. It’s so difficult. The two concepts are at two ends of the spectrum: Deeply and loosely. If the love is deep, it can’t be loosely held. If the connection is loosely held, the love can’t be deep. In the story of the prodigal son, the father allowed his son to leave […]
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