Qualities of an Effective Leader: Servant
I thought we were concluding our study of effective leaders last week. However, over the weekend I was reminded of the most important quality of an effective leader: servitude. If you want to be an effective leader, you must be a servant first. “But Jesus called...
Qualities of an Effective Leader: Be Gracious
Today we are wrapping up our look at what qualities make an effective leader. We’ve talked about being submissive and standing firm in truth, no matter the consequences. The last character trait I want to discuss is being gracious. A great leader knows how to be...
Qualities of an Effective Leader: Stand Firm in Truth
We are continuing on in our study of character traits of great leaders. Last week we talked about how leaders must be submissive. Today we are going to look at a group of boys who knew that to be a good leader, they must stand firm in truth. In the days when...
Qualities of an Effective Leader: Submission
What makes a good leader? How about a great leader? Does merely holding the title of leader make one a great leader? Can someone be a leader without ever having the title of leader? While I’m no guru on the subject of being a great leader, I can tell you I...
It’s Time To Stand For Truth
A few weeks ago my oldest daughter and I attended a Faith, Family, and Freedom Forum put on by Texas Values. Texas Values is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “preserve and advance a culture of family values in the state of Texas.” They “stand for biblical,...
You Are Free To Choose Jesus
Over the past few weeks we have discussed many of the ways Jesus sets us free. We’ve talked about how Jesus not only sets us free from sin, but also gives us the freedom to be thankful in all situations, freedom to live a life of boldness, and be exactly who he...
Free to be Who God Created You to Be
One of the best freedoms Jesus gives us is to be free to be exactly who he created us to be. This is a lesson I have been learning over the past several years. It’s for this reason my motto for this blog is “Seeing yourself through the eyes of Jesus.” It is my desire...
You Are Free To Be Bold and Courageous
In the past few weeks we have learned that Jesus came to set you free from sin and to give you freedom to be thankful in all circumstances. Today we are going to talk about another aspect of freedom Jesus has given you. He came to set you free from fear and give you...
Living Free From Sin
The moment you become a child of God by giving Jesus control of your life, you have been set free from all sin. You are free from all sin in the past, present, and future. Psalm 103:2-3a (ESV) says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who...
Jesus Gives Us Freedom To Be Thankful
Have you ever wondered what God’s will is for you? We are told to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) Is this possible? Why is being thankful in ALL circumstances commanded? Why is...