An entertaining story in the Old Testament of the Bible focuses on the life and times of Gideon. (For the whole story, read chapters 5 through 8 of the book of Judges) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%206-8&version=NIV Because of Israel’s disobedience, God had lifted His protection. For seven years, the Midianites had been oppressing Israel. The Midianite tactic of … More GIDEON’S ARMY – Advancing the Kingdom
The Kingdom of God has never been dependent on political favor or political power for its continued growth throughout the world. Christianity often grows best under repressive political regimes and amid persecution. I remember Bishop Tony in India instructing his church leaders never to pray for persecution to cease. He believed the church grows and … More THE PURITY OF GOD’S GRACES The Grace of the Gospel and the Grace of the Charisma
Recently, a Canadian friend sent me a video via email. [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8KcEw_5O6s0 ] My friend had the clip entitled “Only in Canada!” I retitled the clip “The Apostolic Bear!” As I watched the bear, she reminded of an apostolic core value reflected by Paul in these verses: “Let all things be done decently and in … More THE APOSTOLIC BEAR
Observing the reaction of folks to government leadership during this pandemic has been very enlightening. After decades of studying leadership, exercising leadership, and mentoring leaders, I have realized something. Maybe I should have been teaching more on Follower-ship. Follower-ship Lessons: Leaders must step up and provide clear, courageous direction for their constituency during times of … More FOLLOWER-SHIP
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