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.

Satan: A Defeated Foe

The enemy has already been defeated. Christ has thoroughly routed him by His sacrificial death, bodily resurrection, and ascension to power and glory. Satan’s condition, since the cross, is described as follows:

-He is ‘bound’: Mark 3:27; Luke 11:20; Revelation 20.
-His power is restricted and restrained: 2 Thessalonians 2:6.
-He has been rendered ‘powerless over believers’: Hebrews 2:14.

“Million reasons to smile”

There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures. But there were only two he really liked, and he had to choose between them.
 
One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for peacefully towering mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.

Love & Anger has no Limit

While Dad was polishing his new car, his 4 yr old son picked stone & scratched lines on the side of the car.

In his anger, Dad took the child’s hand & hit it many times, not realizing he was using a wrench.

At the hospital, his child has already lost his all fingers & child asked “Dad when will my fingers grow back?”

Dad was so hurt.He went back to car and kicked it a lot of times.

Sitting back he looked at the scratches, child wrote

“I LOVE YOU DAD”.

The next day that man committed suicide. . .

LOVE and ANGER has no limit…….. ” don’t u think, we need to improve ourselves !!!! ” We all need to assess that we are actually focusing on material satisfaction. We are don’t giving weightage to the intrinsic happiness and we are thereby losing on relationships.