Thousands of people attended the National Missionary Convention in Lexington, KY, last week. In addition to workshops, worship services, and exhibits, the NMC featured several special events: the launch of Restoration Revolution, a concert of prayer surrounding the convention center on Thursday morning, and the “Million Meal Feast,” an effort among Lexington-area churches to prepare 1 million meals to send to Haiti and North Korea.
I want to speak to those, like me, who once upon a time made a commitment to serve. I thought that chapter had closed. My commitment that summer circa 1993 may not have panned out how I expected, but I think that through the working of the Spirit, the love of the Son, and the guidance of the Father it is still something I’m called to do.
Great assists happen every day in classrooms, offices, factories, and hospitals as people quietly meet needs. Not everyone is a general who leads troops into battle. Many are like Clara Barton, who assisted behind the scenes as a nurse, a cook, and an advocate for the wounded.
Christian leaders are required to have tough conversations. This is part 2 of Ken Idleman’s insights on how best to handle difficult conversations.
We honor God by recognizing beauty as a reflection of his glory, and by pursuing excellence in whatever we do.
Hard conversations tend to be agony if they are handled poorly and ecstasy if they are handled skillfully. Ken Idleman offers tips on navigating tough conversations.
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