Foolishness vs. Wisdom

“With God are wisdom and might; He has counsel and understanding.” Job 12:13 Dear friends, Just recently I heard the statement that in our culture followers of Christ are not viewed as intelligent people. Many suggest that believers are not rational and thinking...

Position vs. Passion

“You become the kind of leader that others want to follow not because of your position, but because of your passion.” (Doug Dickerson). This quote came up at a leadership round-table that I was leading a couple of weeks ago. As the conversation unfolded, most of the...
My God is Too Small (and I am Too Big!)

My God is Too Small (and I am Too Big!)

I’ve been leading a men’s study in I Kings this year—and we just finished the section (I Kings 18) where Elijah prays for fire to consume his wet offering (The prophets of Baal had also been asking their “god” for the same result!).   But God answers Elijah’s prayer...

YBL Mentoring : Connect—Grow—Mature

Mentoring has been a popular topic in culture and business the past few years. With career trajectories and pathways ever changing, it is clear to many that they need help as they navigate our culture and the marketplace. Despite the awareness that something is...

Book of Remembrance

Dear Friends, Then those who fear the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed His name. Malachi 3:16 The prophet Malachi rebukes the priests and the...