Yet, the angel tells Mary to not be afraid. I have often asked myself, how would Mary have dealt with her fear? Did she have relapses of fear in the days that followed this encounter?
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11.25 (ESV) I have a lot of great memories of…
“When a movement develops around a dominant personality,” wrote J. Oswald Sanders, “the real test of the quality of his leadership is the manner in…
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More than 130 years ago, a group of twenty distinguished Americans met in the Astor House in New York City during the presidency of Millard…
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." - John F. Kennedy
∞The story of Elijah has often brought great inspiration to me as a leader. This was a man who had a nature like us, yet…
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Leading others is tough. Leading laterally and leading "up" is tougher still. But "self -leadership" is the toughest of them all.--Bill Hybels Self-leadership can be…
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, (James 1:2 (ESV)). When faced with the difficulties life throws at us…
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5…
Every leader feels the need at one time or another for a tranistion to take place in their organization. Whether it is a church or…
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"I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV) What a wonderful promise! God has,…
Leaders must possess many traits that will assist them in their leadership position. But if you were to narrow them down to three specific traits…
"Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the…
We must learn common leadership principles, but power is released as we become true to our God-given personalities--Harold Myra Every leader is a unique individual!…
The need for relationship in leadership positions is often a neglected component that many leaders feel they do not have time for. The busyness of…
Happy New Year! 2012! Each new year comes with the anticipation of new directions, new opportunities, new challenges, and a renewed look at the priorities…
Jesus is encouraging us to have a relationship that is close with the Father while at the same time, God's heart's desire is to have close communion with each and everyone of us.
Tonight as the TFA family gathered together to support and embody the vision that God has given us as a church, I came across a…
During the summer season, vacations abound. Many are finding much needed rest in very scenic locations. Many of my friends on Facebook have been posting pictures…