Do you remember the TOTAL FAITH you had as a tiny child? The way you believed in God with the complete trust that only children have? Do you miss that faith? Jesus is calling you back. There is satisfaction in maturity—in having the experience and wisdom to manage life’s challenges. But there is a risk—andContinue reading “THE PARADOX OF MATURITY. Matthew 18:3-4.”
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Tell the Lawyers They Need to Become Like Children. Matthew 18:1-5.
When I was fourteen our youth group went on a mission trip to Wyoming. As teens, we possessed few skills, but we could play with children. I was good at playing. And one child captured my heart, a little girl named “Stormy.” Everything about the four-year-old was cute, beginning with her name. I played littleContinue reading “Tell the Lawyers They Need to Become Like Children. Matthew 18:1-5.”
Leadership.
Leadership is difficult. A leader must inspire confidence—and that can’t be taught. A second challenge is constant conflict; many hate conflict. But the hardest part of leadership may be knowing what needs to be done. This is where black-and-white thinking will let you down. A leader must develop a nimble and flexible mind, able toContinue reading “Leadership.”
Read the Bible Creatively.
You cannot appreciate something thousands of years old without guidance. An art teacher can help you appreciate the challenge of carving statues from marble. A musician might point out advances in the way instruments were designed. An architect might talk about the way ancient roofs were sloped to ensure snow did not accumulate. TheContinue reading “Read the Bible Creatively.”
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