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Growing Old is Not for Wimps
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 24:1-1 Kings 2:12 Here we find David nearing the end of his life and having some problems. He makes a...
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Apr 15, 2016
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The Teachable Leader
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 16:1-19:8 Godly leaders desperately need wise counselors who will speak the truth to them. It’s easy for...
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Apr 12, 2016
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David in a Lose-lose Situation?
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 13:23-15:37 David’s world was turned upside down as a consequence of his sins of adultery and murder. Now his...
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Apr 11, 2016
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The Burdens of Leadership
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 3:22-6:23 A Christian leader, no matter whether in the church or in a secular setting, will hold Jesus Christ...
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Apr 8, 2016
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Walking with God in Fear and Faith
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 22:6-24:22 As a leader, David demonstrated that he feared no one but God and that he trusted God completely. ...
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Apr 4, 2016
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Godly Leadership: Teaching and Prayer
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 9:1-12:25 Samuel did not allow himself to become distracted from his call to teach Israel God’s law and to pray...
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Mar 30, 2016
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Beware the Seduction of Power
Today’s reading: Judges 9:1-10:5 In this passage we have a sad example of how pride and the desire for power and prestige can trap and...
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Mar 22, 2016
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Whose glory? The Story of Deborah and Barak
Today’s reading: Judges 3:31-6:40 I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do. Read and find out who got the glory! See you here again...
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Mar 20, 2016
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Godly Leadership: Wise and Fearless
Today’s reading: Joshua 16:1-19:31 Rare is the leader who is wise enough to see when his people need help and when they need to be...
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Mar 16, 2016
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Godly Leadership: Giving Reassurance of His Presence
Today’s reading: Joshua 3:1-6:27 Secular leaders generally attempt to convince their followers of their own competence, intelligence, and...
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Mar 12, 2016
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Characteristics of Godly Leadership
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 32:48-Joshua 2:24 Today we complete our reading in the first five books of the Bible, the books of Moses,...
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Mar 11, 2016
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Leadership: Success vs. Obedience
Today’s reading: Numbers 11:1-13:33 Doing God’s will always calls us to obedience and always leads to blessing, even when it does not...
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Feb 18, 2016
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