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THE TEST OF TRUE LEADERSHIP
Success can quietly feed our pride.
True leadership isn’t proven in prosperity, but in how we respond to adversity — with humility, courage, and faith.
Act justly, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
Success can quietly feed our pride.
True leadership isn’t proven in prosperity, but in how we respond to adversity — with humility, courage, and faith.
Act justly, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
THE TEST OF TRUE LEADERSHIP
Success can quietly feed our pride.
True leadership isn’t proven in prosperity, but in how we respond to adversity — with humility, courage, and faith.
Act justly, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
Success can quietly feed our pride.
True leadership isn’t proven in prosperity, but in how we respond to adversity — with humility, courage, and faith.
Act justly, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
HUMILITY ISN’T WEAKNESS.
IT’S WHERE REPENTANCE BEGINS
Humility is stepping forward to understand how the world is shaping us, how we affect others, and how God can lift us up.
JAMES 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” (NLT)
IT’S WHERE REPENTANCE BEGINS
Humility is stepping forward to understand how the world is shaping us, how we affect others, and how God can lift us up.
JAMES 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” (NLT)
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
HUMILITY ISN’T WEAKNESS.
IT’S WHERE REPENTANCE BEGINS
Humility is stepping forward to understand how the world is shaping us, how we affect others, and how God can lift us up.
JAMES 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” (NLT)
IT’S WHERE REPENTANCE BEGINS
Humility is stepping forward to understand how the world is shaping us, how we affect others, and how God can lift us up.
JAMES 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” (NLT)
WHEN SHAME DIES, SO DOES CIVILITY
The Chinese word “wú chǐ” means shameless – literally, “the sense of shame is dead.”
Sadly, we see too much of this in people of influence today.
PROVERBS 11:2
“When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.” (CSB)
The Chinese word “wú chǐ” means shameless – literally, “the sense of shame is dead.”
Sadly, we see too much of this in people of influence today.
PROVERBS 11:2
“When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.” (CSB)
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
WHEN SHAME DIES, SO DOES CIVILITY
The Chinese word “wú chǐ” means shameless – literally, “the sense of shame is dead.”
Sadly, we see too much of this in people of influence today.
PROVERBS 11:2
“When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.” (CSB)
The Chinese word “wú chǐ” means shameless – literally, “the sense of shame is dead.”
Sadly, we see too much of this in people of influence today.
PROVERBS 11:2
“When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.” (CSB)
COMPLAINING FOCUSES ON WHAT’S MISSING.
GRATITUDE REMINDS US OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE
Real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
COLOSSIANS 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule your hearts… And be thankful.” (CSB)
GRATITUDE REMINDS US OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE
Real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
COLOSSIANS 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule your hearts… And be thankful.” (CSB)
November 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
COMPLAINING FOCUSES ON WHAT’S MISSING.
GRATITUDE REMINDS US OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE
Real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
COLOSSIANS 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule your hearts… And be thankful.” (CSB)
GRATITUDE REMINDS US OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE
Real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
COLOSSIANS 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule your hearts… And be thankful.” (CSB)
Instead of saying, “The saints do great things,” say, “God does great things through His saints.”
EPHESIANS 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus. Amen (ESV)
EPHESIANS 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus. Amen (ESV)
November 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Instead of saying, “The saints do great things,” say, “God does great things through His saints.”
EPHESIANS 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus. Amen (ESV)
EPHESIANS 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus. Amen (ESV)
LEADERSHIP ISN’T ABOUT POWER.
IT’S ABOUT RESPONSIBILITY
Those elected to serve in government should remember this simple truth: real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
IT’S ABOUT RESPONSIBILITY
Those elected to serve in government should remember this simple truth: real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
October 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
LEADERSHIP ISN’T ABOUT POWER.
IT’S ABOUT RESPONSIBILITY
Those elected to serve in government should remember this simple truth: real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
IT’S ABOUT RESPONSIBILITY
Those elected to serve in government should remember this simple truth: real leadership is rooted in public service and guided by kindness. For those who follow Jesus, that calling is even clearer.
PROVERBS 19:17
“He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.” (NKJV)
“He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.” (NKJV)
October 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
PROVERBS 19:17
“He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.” (NKJV)
“He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.” (NKJV)
PSALM 149:4
The Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory. (CSB)
The Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory. (CSB)
October 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
PSALM 149:4
The Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory. (CSB)
The Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.
Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory. (CSB)
DON’T SPEND YOUR ENERGY ON THINGS THAT GENERATE WORRY, ANXIETY AND ANGUISH.
ONLY ONE THING IS NECESSARY: LOOK TO THE HOLY CROSS OF JESUS AND KNOW THAT THE SON OF GOD LIVES
God wants to heal us of the attitudes, disordered desires, problems, and wounds that are causing us to be burdened.
ONLY ONE THING IS NECESSARY: LOOK TO THE HOLY CROSS OF JESUS AND KNOW THAT THE SON OF GOD LIVES
God wants to heal us of the attitudes, disordered desires, problems, and wounds that are causing us to be burdened.
October 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
DON’T SPEND YOUR ENERGY ON THINGS THAT GENERATE WORRY, ANXIETY AND ANGUISH.
ONLY ONE THING IS NECESSARY: LOOK TO THE HOLY CROSS OF JESUS AND KNOW THAT THE SON OF GOD LIVES
God wants to heal us of the attitudes, disordered desires, problems, and wounds that are causing us to be burdened.
ONLY ONE THING IS NECESSARY: LOOK TO THE HOLY CROSS OF JESUS AND KNOW THAT THE SON OF GOD LIVES
God wants to heal us of the attitudes, disordered desires, problems, and wounds that are causing us to be burdened.
TAKE A BREATH.
“Before processing a situation, recollect yourself a few days of patience. You will see, thus, by some distance and peace, all things will take back their proper proportions. Emotion troubles the reason and passion misleads judgment." Anonymous
“Before processing a situation, recollect yourself a few days of patience. You will see, thus, by some distance and peace, all things will take back their proper proportions. Emotion troubles the reason and passion misleads judgment." Anonymous
October 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
TAKE A BREATH.
“Before processing a situation, recollect yourself a few days of patience. You will see, thus, by some distance and peace, all things will take back their proper proportions. Emotion troubles the reason and passion misleads judgment." Anonymous
“Before processing a situation, recollect yourself a few days of patience. You will see, thus, by some distance and peace, all things will take back their proper proportions. Emotion troubles the reason and passion misleads judgment." Anonymous
ONLY THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST CAN MEN AND WOMEN FIND ANSWERS TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTIONS THAT TROUBLE THEM.
ONLY IN CHRIST CAN WE FULLY UNDERSTAND OUR DIGNITY AS PERSONS CREATED AND LOVED BY GOD.
ONLY IN CHRIST CAN WE FULLY UNDERSTAND OUR DIGNITY AS PERSONS CREATED AND LOVED BY GOD.
October 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
ONLY THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST CAN MEN AND WOMEN FIND ANSWERS TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTIONS THAT TROUBLE THEM.
ONLY IN CHRIST CAN WE FULLY UNDERSTAND OUR DIGNITY AS PERSONS CREATED AND LOVED BY GOD.
ONLY IN CHRIST CAN WE FULLY UNDERSTAND OUR DIGNITY AS PERSONS CREATED AND LOVED BY GOD.
THE BIBLE DIRECTS US TO BE EVER WATCHFUL FOR JESUS’ RETURN, AND EVER MINDFUL THAT WE HAVE NO EVERLASTING CITY ON EARTH
"Be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life."
"Be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life."
October 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
THE BIBLE DIRECTS US TO BE EVER WATCHFUL FOR JESUS’ RETURN, AND EVER MINDFUL THAT WE HAVE NO EVERLASTING CITY ON EARTH
"Be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life."
"Be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life."
1 JOHN 4:20
If anyone says, “I love God,” and yet hates his brother or sister, he is a liar. (CSB)
If anyone says, “I love God,” and yet hates his brother or sister, he is a liar. (CSB)
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
1 JOHN 4:20
If anyone says, “I love God,” and yet hates his brother or sister, he is a liar. (CSB)
If anyone says, “I love God,” and yet hates his brother or sister, he is a liar. (CSB)
MEN REMAIN IN IGNORANCE AS LONG AS THEY HATE,
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
1 THESSALONIANS 5:15
“See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.” (CSB)
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
1 THESSALONIANS 5:15
“See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.” (CSB)
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
MEN REMAIN IN IGNORANCE AS LONG AS THEY HATE,
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
1 THESSALONIANS 5:15
“See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.” (CSB)
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
1 THESSALONIANS 5:15
“See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.” (CSB)
MEN REMAIN IN IGNORANCE AS LONG AS THEY HATE,
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
ROMANS 12:21
“Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.” (CSB)
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
ROMANS 12:21
“Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.” (CSB)
October 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
MEN REMAIN IN IGNORANCE AS LONG AS THEY HATE,
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
ROMANS 12:21
“Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.” (CSB)
AND THEY HATE UNJUSTLY AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN IGNORANCE
ROMANS 12:21
“Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.” (CSB)
1 THESSALONIANS 5:14
“Be at peace among yourselves." (CSB)
"The presence of love, wherever it is, will do something toward lightening the sorrows and securing the happiness of others.
Hate equips the most insignificant with an instrument that works sorrow.”
Basil Maturin (1847-1915)
“Be at peace among yourselves." (CSB)
"The presence of love, wherever it is, will do something toward lightening the sorrows and securing the happiness of others.
Hate equips the most insignificant with an instrument that works sorrow.”
Basil Maturin (1847-1915)
October 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
1 THESSALONIANS 5:14
“Be at peace among yourselves." (CSB)
"The presence of love, wherever it is, will do something toward lightening the sorrows and securing the happiness of others.
Hate equips the most insignificant with an instrument that works sorrow.”
Basil Maturin (1847-1915)
“Be at peace among yourselves." (CSB)
"The presence of love, wherever it is, will do something toward lightening the sorrows and securing the happiness of others.
Hate equips the most insignificant with an instrument that works sorrow.”
Basil Maturin (1847-1915)
THE CROSS IS STEADY WHILE THE WORLD TURNS
Meekness may not be a celebrated ideal in the world, nor is it commonly associated with strength. Yet this is a strange paradox, for Jesus described meekness as the very expression of His divine-human heart.
Meekness may not be a celebrated ideal in the world, nor is it commonly associated with strength. Yet this is a strange paradox, for Jesus described meekness as the very expression of His divine-human heart.
October 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
THE CROSS IS STEADY WHILE THE WORLD TURNS
Meekness may not be a celebrated ideal in the world, nor is it commonly associated with strength. Yet this is a strange paradox, for Jesus described meekness as the very expression of His divine-human heart.
Meekness may not be a celebrated ideal in the world, nor is it commonly associated with strength. Yet this is a strange paradox, for Jesus described meekness as the very expression of His divine-human heart.
Those who wear the cross of Jesus merely as some kind of ornament and then through their words and actions lead people away from Calvary’s Holy Cross will have to answer to God for their sin.
GALATIANS 6:7
“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap.” (CSB)
GALATIANS 6:7
“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap.” (CSB)
October 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Those who wear the cross of Jesus merely as some kind of ornament and then through their words and actions lead people away from Calvary’s Holy Cross will have to answer to God for their sin.
GALATIANS 6:7
“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap.” (CSB)
GALATIANS 6:7
“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap.” (CSB)
Love of God consists of a fervent determination to strive to please Him in all things and avoiding, as far as possible, all that would offend Him.
JAMES 1:27
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” (CSB)
JAMES 1:27
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” (CSB)
October 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Love of God consists of a fervent determination to strive to please Him in all things and avoiding, as far as possible, all that would offend Him.
JAMES 1:27
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” (CSB)
JAMES 1:27
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” (CSB)
WHILE THE WORLD CHANGES, THE HOLY CROSS OF JESUS STANDS FIRM
1 PETER 1:3
"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation." (NLT)
1 PETER 1:3
"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation." (NLT)
October 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
WHILE THE WORLD CHANGES, THE HOLY CROSS OF JESUS STANDS FIRM
1 PETER 1:3
"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation." (NLT)
1 PETER 1:3
"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation." (NLT)
MT. 3:8
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin] Amp. Bible
“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” - Francis of Assisi
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin] Amp. Bible
“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” - Francis of Assisi
October 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
MT. 3:8
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin] Amp. Bible
“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” - Francis of Assisi
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin] Amp. Bible
“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” - Francis of Assisi
MARK 8:37
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, Jesus said to them, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (ESV)
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, Jesus said to them, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (ESV)
October 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
MARK 8:37
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, Jesus said to them, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (ESV)
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, Jesus said to them, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (ESV)
1 JOHN 2:17
“The world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” (ESV)
PRAYER
Grant me, O God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, and a hope of finally embracing you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“The world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” (ESV)
PRAYER
Grant me, O God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, and a hope of finally embracing you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
October 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
1 JOHN 2:17
“The world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” (ESV)
PRAYER
Grant me, O God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, and a hope of finally embracing you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“The world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” (ESV)
PRAYER
Grant me, O God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, and a hope of finally embracing you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.