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5 Differences Between a Talker & a Leader
Thomas Jefferson once said, “Don’t talk about what you have done or what you are going to do.“ He was surrounded by many great men, but experienced a sharp distinction between those who spoke well and those who lead well.His quote brings about a great question: What is the real difference between someone who can…
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How to Change the World « Alan Fadling
The following is inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abby (1100 A.D.) When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world… Read: How to Change the World « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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My Easter Prayer
If you ever felt defeated, lost, betrayed, let down, you can understand how confused the disciples must have felt when Jesus lay in a tomb. They didn’t get it. But when they met Jesus after his resurrection, you can just imagine their elation. When the angel at the tomb announced to the women: “He is…
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11 Ways to Find Your Idols | The Resurgence
Most of the time we don’t even notice these… 11 Ways to Find Your Idols | The Resurgence.
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Quitting…is not an option. | GregBairdOnline
Last year in ministry, I just about quit. And for sooooo many reasons which I will not go into. But, I searched the Scriptures and prayed, prayed, prayed and prayed some more. Then I read up on other ministry leaders and what they’ve experienced in the trenches. I came across Greg Baird’s take on quitting……
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Ministry Relationships: Back to Basics
Working with others can be a joy and sometimes… a huge burden, especially when we lose sight of the goal and take each other for granted. Instead of tapping into our different gifts and skills, we see them as threats and ministry relationships can turn to ugly conflict. And conflict can sometimes turn into resignation.…
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The Church Marches On
“Where is Rome today? It is a nice tourist destination. Where is Caesar today? Nowhere to be found (although we do have the Caesar salad). They didn’t stop Christianity, because the church marches on. And Jesus said the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” – Greg Laurie Source: The Church Marches On
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Leading In the Midst of Adversity
“Sometimes God allows adversity to come in our lives to build our character. God is more interested in our character than our comfort. Leadership is tough and filled with adversity. Challenges are around every corner. Sometimes the best thing we can do is ask ourselves and God, “What are you trying to teach me through…
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What To Preach To Yourself Everyday
“Christian growth… does not happen first by behaving better, but believing better–believing in bigger, deeper, brighter ways what Christ has already secured for sinners. Preach that to yourself everyday and you’ll increasingly experience the scandalous freedom that Jesus paid so dearly to secure for you.” Read… What To Preach To Yourself Everyday – Tullian Tchividjian.
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Thomas Merton: The Rare Luxury of Silence
Practicing silence has been a place of encountering the God Who is with me, Whose still, quiet voice whispers words of love, affection and counsel that I want and need. Silence must actually be practiced to be appreciated. Read… Thomas Merton: The Rare Luxury of Silence « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 