These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.
As Jesus was preparing to leave His disciples behind, He spoke to them about the Holy Spirit. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) In Luke 24:49, …
“The same vision was repeated three times. Then the sheet was pulled up again to heaven. Peter was very perplexed. What could the vision mean? Just then the men sent by Cornelius found the house and stood outside at the gate. They asked if this was the place where Simon Peter was staying.” (Acts 10:16-18) One …
“Persistence is a great substitute for talent.” Steve Martin I can remember getting so frustrated when I was working for the police department. So many of my peers were getting promoted or were getting transferred to better positions, but I could not seem to make any headway. I would study, prepare, and then take the …
Several years ago, I was speaking at some meetings in England. Our hosts also wanted to show us some of the sights and took us on a couple of incredible tours. Blenheim Palace was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. The palace is made …
Most of the churches that I work with do not have written job descriptions. Even many of the businesses that I have done leadership or management training for do not have written job descriptions. I think this is a big mistake! Having clear written guidelines for every major position in our organization will save us …
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This is a brief report on my recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It will give you a taste of what we are doing there. Thank you so much to those of you who prayed for Kennedy and I during our recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. God was …
“The thing that always speaks loudest to our future is the voice of our past.” The Vine Church Fasting Devotional “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians …
“So, we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard or we may drift away from it.” The smallest rowboat and the largest aircraft carrier have this in common: if they are not tied to the dock, they will drift away. It might not happen right away, but if they are not connected …
