Posts by Johnny Presley
I have everything. Do I need God?
By Johnny Presley, YBL Marketing Intern This summer I had the incredible opportunity to spend two months in Poland as a church planting intern. One of the main objectives of my trip was to learn about the history and culture of Poland by connecting with the people. I would start conversations with university students in…
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray for a strong finish to the summer follow up and for wisdom as we begin to enact plans for the fall.…
Read MoreCredit Where Credit is Due
By Chris Jones, Small Group Director President Reagan famously kept a plaque on his desk in the Oval Office that read “There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit.” Unfortunately, the success of our work lives often hinges on how…
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Brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray for a strong finish to the summer follow up and for wisdom as we…
Read MoreGod’s Will
How can we determine God’s will for our lives and then follow it? Is it our plan or His plan that we are truly looking for? Chris Tiegreen tackles answering these questions in his book The One Year Shine Your Light Devotional. Read more below. God’s Will Be thankful in all circumstances for this is…
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But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray that they will be renewed and strengthened as they seek…
Read MoreThe Lord’s Prayer as a Workplace Liturgy
Although the Lord’s Prayer is very familiar, consider how it can change the way we show up at work. Think about what we “hallow”. What would it look like for God’s kingdom to be present in us and in our workplace? How do we apply forgiveness at work? Read more below. The Lord’s Prayer As…
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I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not…
Read MoreOlympic Lessons for the Workday
By Rob Genin, YBL Executive Director, Birmingham The 2024 Olympics are upon us. I love the Olympics and the wide variety of talents on display: swimming, diving, wrestling, judo, archery, gymnastics, boxing and more. My favorite is track and field, especially the running events. I ran in high school and college, and I have learned…
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Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray that God would…
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