Are you ever afraid? I am. We may fear noises in the night, but there are other fears more likely to haunt us. Whether we see ourselves as ministry leaders,…
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I have been helping my daughter by keeping her little girl this past week. Of course, she is precious and so much fun, but she is also two! There are…
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For the past few months I have been involved in a study of the life of David. As I review his story, I am struck with the variety of ways…
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Do you sense God leading you to serve but feel frightened, overwhelmed, and unqualified? I so understand. I felt the same way, as I explain in the introduction to my…
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Do you feel prepared to lead and influence others? Do you ever wonder how you ended up in charge--whether of a team or your own children? As a young woman…
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Whatever your leadership role—with your children, a ministry, a team, a small group, a business, or whatever—quit doing it all yourself! Good leaders constantly look for their own replacements and…
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Conflict—dreaded and hated! But for leaders, it’s unavoidable. Since that is true, what can we do to avoid excess conflicts and better deal with differing opinions as we make decisions?…
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Last week a friend said that she had blown it when she taught Bible study. Because she felt disconnected and disorganized with her presentation, she was discouraged and wondered if…
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Leaders aren’t just born; they are grown. Just as a seed is planted in good soil and given time to grow with plenty of sunlight and water, so also leaders…
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Our American culture is quite health-conscious, but apparently most of us disregard what we know to be true about being healthy. We are a country of overeaters and overachievers, both…
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