Seeing God’s Heart in Four Leaders
What does God’s character look like when it shows up in human leadership? Kings, prophets, priests, and sages each carried a piece of His heart — and they still have something to say to leaders today.
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THE SOCIAL COST OF LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOUR
Lessons to be learned from the Jewish-Samaritan divide.
Today, we’re taking a third look at the Samaritan’s sacrifice to rescue a man who was left for dead. What can we learn from him about the cost of loving our neighbour?
In order to fully grasp the social or societal cost that this Samaritan entered into, we need to understand the differences between the Jewish man laying half-dead, and the Samaritan man that saved his life. We need to understand the social relationship between these two people groups in the same way Jesus audience would have understood them, when He first outlined this parable.
Then we can begin to understand the deeper Gospel picture that Jesus is painting for us in this parable.
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How Growth Begins with Humility
Growth begins with humility. Learn from King Josiah’s example.
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King Josiah’s Six Steps to Leadership
Discover how King Josiah’s vision, repentance, and communication shaped his leadership and can inspire your own journey.
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Bible | Church | Leadership | Ministry
New Covenant Hope for Leaders Promises a Brighter Future
The new covenant offers leaders hope, promising redemption and guidance through Christ.
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Bible | Leadership | OT
6 Ways a Faithful Leader Obtains Faithful Followers
Josiah was a king who not only does “what is right in the eyes of the Lord,” but who also walks “in all the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left.” (2 Kings 22:2) Finally, God’s people had a king who saw the bigger picture! In his life, we find six ways that King Josiah showed faithfulness to God, leading to faithful followers.
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Books | Leadership | OT
HOW TO KEEP LEADING IN A WORLD THAT EXPECTS PERFECTION
If you are a human being you will never be a perfect leader. However, if you look behind you, and you have a team of decent people following your leadership, you’re doing something right. They’ve chosen to be influenced by you. That’s evidence that you’re moving in the right direction. Don’t believe the perfection lie. Lean into the grace found in Jesus, then lean back into leading.
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Bible | Discipleship | OT
Why Cheaters Never Prosper and Trickery Will Find You Out
Nobody likes a cheat! That is, unless, you’re the cheat. In that situation, you might feel wise and crafty. You might even feel a bit of thrill from your trickery. Maybe you feel justified in your actions? Regardless of your reasoning, remember that cheaters never prosper! Cheating people out of money and possessions has been happening since biblical times, and it never ends well for the cheater!
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Bible | Leadership | OT
Why Leaders Who Fall Should Be Forgiven
What would happen to David after his moral failure today? Would he be cut off from ever leading again? Would we jump on social media to discuss his punishment? Would we simply cancel him, erasing him from history? Sounds pretty straightforward, doesn’t it? Or have we missed something really important?
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Bible | Discipleship | OT
How To Prosper In All You Do, Wherever You Go
The prosperous life that God offers has meaning, value and purpose. Relationships with God and with others are transformed. Decisions matter more, even the little ones. Fears and anxieties can be laid down. Joy and celebration can be fully embraced. Peace and rest are actually attainable.
