Resolving Conflict as a Leader

2 Corinthians 5:18-20

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. NIV

Resolving conflict is not one of my favorite parts of ministry but is a necessary part if we want to keep order and peace among the brethren. If a person comes to me about another person the bible says that they are to go to that person one on one first. So I usually will send them back to the other person to talk to them in hope that they can work things out on their own. If that doesn’t happen and both parties are at odds with each other, then as a leader our responsibility is to step in as a mediator.

Learning to Listen as a Leader

People say that listening is an art form, that not anyone can do it or that it takes a “special” person to be a good listener. Although I will say that some people are better at listening than others I disagree that it is a gift.

I believe everyone has the ability to listen if they wanted to; even Jesus speaks it many times to the churches that “All who have an ear let him hear what the spirit is saying.” Well, we all have ears and that was Jesus point. He gave us two ears and one mouth .and that alone should tell us something.

You Are Mine Forever!

Isaiah 43:1-3a NKJV
But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior…”

The Vital Few verses the Trivial Many

Prosperity on Earth

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
3rd John 1:2 (NASB)

When you think of prosperity what does it mean to you? Do you imagine a large beautiful house, filled with everything you ever wanted? Do you think of a fancy new car that turns every head as you drive by? Or, do you dream of having more money than you could possibly spend in your lifetime? Of course! This is the American dream!

A Child’s Story :: Why Are You Hiding?

Ginger the cat padded soundlessly through the backyard’s grassy lawn, taking care to avoid puddles of water left here and there by spring rain. It was dusk, her favorite time of day. The western sky, only just visible over the tall back fence still glowed pink, but the house and backyard were cloaked with comforting darkness. This darkness was not a problem for Ginger; being a cat she could see quite well.