November 1, 2021
Nov. 7 | Hold Firm to the End
A heart that becomes hard can all too quickly become unbelieving. A hard heart can test the Lord, but an unbelieving heart can cause a person to turn away from God.
Articles for tag: Proverbs 4:2
October 14, 2018
Leadership Insights from the Trail
By Michael C. Mack I’ve learned many leadership principles while riding my bikes. I try to ride either my road bike or mountain bike several times a week with a group of friends, and while my main goal is physical fitness and fun, I’ve also adapted several cycling lessons to spiritual leadership. Here are two that both deal with the importance of vision. Keep Your Eyes on the Trail A vital principle in mountain biking is to keep your eyes on the trail rather than what’s not on the trail. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Yet many people make
July 6, 2014
Simon-Says Religion
By Tim Harlow The religious leaders in Jesus” day were great at it. The religious leaders I looked up to as a kid were great at it. And as a religious leader today, I am great at it, too. I call it “Simon-Says Religion.” Here”s how it works: I, as the all-knowing “Simon,” call out my interpretations of God”s rules, and everyone else must conform their behavior. Woe to you, blind guides! You say, “If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gold of the temple is bound by that oath.” You blind
May 25, 2014
Clear Desks and Clean Hearts
By Mark A. Taylor No one has ever accused me of being neat. Every year for Christmas, my college roommate (everyone knew he was neat) gave me some new device for organizing my desk or dresser. It always included compartments, cubbyholes, or drawers designed to contain the clutter that filled most of the flat spaces in my room. Later, when I moved a step or two out of young adult self-absorption, I realized how patient he had been. Pilers have no trouble living with filers. My roommate”s ordered desk and organized closet never bothered me! But the well-put-together among us
