"Build a Powerful Life: Do You Have the Right Elements?"
What makes a life truly whole and mature?
Knowledge, wisdom, discipline, spirituality, physical strength—the list could go on.
Many chase achievements, hoping for significance, yet a solid, impactful life is surprisingly simple.
The psalmist Asaph summed up King David’s leadership:
"David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them." (Psalm 78:72)
These two qualities—integrity of heart and skillful hands—lay the foundation for a life that lasts.
Integrity of Heart: The Foundation
Integrity is undivided, single-minded purpose. It keeps a life steady, like a seaworthy boat—no leaks, no detours. It’s not just an outward display but an inward reality, forged through consistency, follow-through, and trust in God’s help.
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." (Proverbs 4:23)
Skillful Hands: The Execution
Skill isn’t just knowledge; it’s the ability to apply wisdom with precision. It’s emotional intelligence, timing, an...
Do You Have What It Takes To Lead?
What does it mean to be a good leader?
There are hundreds of books, on this topic, stored on shelves and in cyberspace .
What are the key ingredients of real, spiritual authority and leadership?
Do you have these qualities?
Could you ever be a solid leader?
I say, “Yes!”
In the United States, we are tempted to think that leadership looks bold, forceful, dominant, overbearing and maybe even boastful. Leadership is for the strong – those who can overpower all contenders. This, however, is not true.
True leadership is based on genuine authority, and ALL authority comes from God. God’s authority is not marked by pride and earthly power.
When Jesus chose His disciples, he chose 12 of them. Why 12?
Many believe that this choice represented the 12 tribes of Israel; that Jesus was creating a new order – a kind of “New Israel.” It is interesting that one of the first glimpses we have recorded, in the book of Revelation, of the throne of God, includes 24 seated elders. (Revelation 4:4) This...
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