Abdu Murray is North American Director with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and is the author of two books, including his latest, Grand Central Question: Answering the Critical Concerns of the Major Worldviews. This would be a good time for you to mark your calendar to make certain you do not miss this event. More information will […]
Books on leadership are legion. The value of a strong leader in an organization, church or family are so incalculable, we are naturally interested in what makes such leadership possible. When considering the most central traits of leaders, we typically talk about vision, determination, communication, charisma. I cannot recall a book that mentioned the importance […]
My early experience of ‘accountability groups’ was often discouraging. You have a regular set of people who you meet with regularly to discuss areas in which you hope to develop. But growth is difficult and slow, so weekly meetings to review areas of growth potential often felt like a review of personal failures. It is […]
“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 individuals. Doug Webster in his book the Discipline of Surrender says this, […]
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 needed, many do not know exactly what they are looking for. […]
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 people for offering blemished animals, not speaking […]
For the first time in a long time, YBL will be hosting an evening banquet. Our guest will be reigning Regions Tradition champion and two time Masters champion Bernhard Langer. There is a registration button on our home page.
Does it not seem our culture has recently shown a more rapid breakdown of civility? Bad manners, rudeness and harsh talk abound with little remorse. It seems like almost everything is politicized and calculated for effect. In a recent survey, over 50% of Facebook users admitted to having ‘unfriended’ someone because of comments posted […]
Now the chief priests and the whole council were seeking testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but they found none. For many bore false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple […]
Dear Friends Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. I Corinthians 15:58 This is one of my favorite verses. It helps me keep a long-term perspective. If you’re in the ministry or dealing with people you […]
“Now the God of peace… equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20, 21 Dear Friends, My actions matter to God. Although I am totally accepted and justified […]
Psalm 145:1-2 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise Your name forever and ever. Previously, our Friday morning group studied the subject of heaven. I gained a great deal of insight from Randy Alcorn’s book called Heaven. It […]