What is God doing when you feel alone, abandoned and afraid? Moses was called to the presence of God (Exodus 32). The leader leaves the community. Yes, to meet with the Lord (leaders must lead from His Presence not from their own wisdom). The Lord was speaking with Moses, working with him. But… He was also working in those left… Read more »
When the work of God through a leader is ahead of the work of God within the leader, disaster looms! The real work of healthy leaders is always inside out. Inside, where we wrestle with our need of significance, inside where we face down why we have to have the spotlight, inside where we question our motives and uncover what may really be… Read more »
Recently I reflected on who people become along the path of life. Painful moments can define their story. Blown opportunities, or ones taken that should have been avoided can seep into the soul of a person and become who they are. How tragic to live for decades and have those decades decide who you are! How sad to have a… Read more »
The fruit of the Spirit is not optional for leaders of impact. Love, peace, patience, joy, gentleness, and the rest are qualities that bring influence and motivate others around us. The fruit of the Spirit is one of the ways God gives us authority in the eyes of others. The fruit of the Spirit (listed in Galatians 5) is being… Read more »
I was sitting two thirds of the way up in the sanctuary. That night the church would gather, and people were on different sides of a situation, which means conflict. I was grateful the issues were not about me. It is always easier to lead a “hot moment” when you are not the reason for the “hot.” When people arrived… Read more »
I’ve written a number of posts about conflict, getting hooked, etc. My discovery is that leaders can LOSE LEADERSHIP in those moments that may never be regained. Conflict management (not conflict avoidance) is a significant leadership skill. How do we lead “hot moments” full of emotion and high stakes? 1. Get yourself to emotional neutral so that you are not… Read more »
It is not uncommon for me to hear the Lord speak to me. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice…” Obviously He has a voice, and that voice can be heard. Sometimes it comes in scripture reading. Other times in prayer. And then there are times when Jesus just seems to speak. July 30, I created extra time to meet… Read more »
Joshua 1-2 Authority How does Joshua gain authority? He earns it in his serving with Moses. Leadership can be given, but if not at first it is eventually earned when people see the heart(s) of the leader(s) over time. Joshua was viewed as serving with Moses, serving Moses, and connected to the move of God How can you, and those… Read more »
I knew the conversation would be hot, filled with emotion and “sides”. In preparation, I sat with the Lord to quieten my soul. A key factor in “hot” moments is the ability to listen. When our emotions run high, reaction typically trumps responding. As I sat in reflective prayer, the Lord put in my heart John 17. This is considered… Read more »
Recently I walked through a season of great intensity. Lots of work, and the work itself was emotionally intense. What I discovered was that the intense season around me had finally gotten inside of me… and I was walking intensity. I observed my impatience with others, my “shortness,” and realized the season was now shaping my heart and soul. I… Read more »