Category Archives: Leadership

God Uses All Kinds: Even the Ornery and Cantankerous

I just finished reading the book of Jonah again. What a strange, short, and powerful story. Let’s be honest—Jonah wasn’t exactly a model of godliness or cheerfulness. He was ornery. Cantankerous. Resistant. He ran from God, reluctantly obeyed, and then … Continue reading

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Come Close to God – And Watch the Enemy Flee

Scripture:“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”— James 4:7–8 (NLT) In just a few powerful sentences, James gives us a blueprint for … Continue reading

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The Foundation of Wisdom

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”— Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) We live in a culture filled with information. Knowledge is available at our fingertips. Yet with all this data, … Continue reading

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Faith That Works

“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?”—James 2:14 (NLT) James doesn’t pull any punches. In a world where it’s … Continue reading

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What Do You Have in the House?

One of the most moving stories in the life of Elisha is found in 2 Kings 4, where a desperate widow comes to him for help. Her husband, a faithful servant of God, has died—and now the creditors are coming … Continue reading

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The Contract That Changed the World

The book of James begins with a striking declaration: “James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” (James 1:1, NLT) James could have introduced himself in many ways: the half-brother of Jesus, a pillar in the early … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Story of Elijah and Elisha

The story of Elijah and Elisha is one of the most powerful mentor-mentee relationships in the Bible. Their journey together, found primarily in 1 and 2 Kings, teaches us about leadership, legacy, spiritual hunger, and the transfer of anointing. As … Continue reading

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When Churches Become Mosques: What Can We Learn?

I just returned from a trip to Turkey—a land rich with biblical history. Paul preached here. The early church exploded with life here. Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Ephesus, Laodicea—names straight from the book of Acts and the letters of Revelation. And … Continue reading

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The Repentance of a Wicked King

Lessons from 1 Kings 21:27–29 “But when Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothing, dressed in burlap, and fasted. He even slept in burlap and went about in deep mourning. Then another message from the Lord came to Elijah: … Continue reading

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The Whisper That Changes Everything

Text: 1 Kings 19:12–13“And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice … Continue reading

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