These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.
Leaders are readers. Most of us have heard this statement and even agree with it but life has a way of interfering with what we know we should do. Maybe one or your New Year’s goals back in January was to read more in 2023. How are you doing with that goal? I want to […]
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“Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of
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When I worked for the police department, one of the first pieces of equipment that we were issued was a policy manual. It was several hundred pages in length. It told us how to dress. It provided guidelines for arresting people, handling evidence, use of force, driving, and so much more. It was a bit
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Pastor Simon McIntyre’s newest book is subtitled, “What I learned when no one was watching, and what I did when everyone was.” This short book (less than 140 pages) is based on the life of Joshua and is packed with a lifetime of leadership wisdom, advice, and instruction. Pastor Simon has been involved in every aspect
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“To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables.” (Mark 4:12) God is light and He intends for His people to walk in the light. I have talked to Christians who seem to think that God delights in keeping them in the dark. In
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This question has brought forth a lot of different answers over the centuries. The liberal scholar of the 19th century might say that, “Love your neighbor,” is the essence of the Christian life. A more conservative Christian might say that, “Loving God,” is the essence of the Christian life. A religious teacher approached Jesus towards
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After working for the police department for a number of years, I had finally gotten promoted to Sergeant. My first day in my new rank was on a Saturday. With the promotion came a transfer to our busiest precinct. My new Lieutenant came in on that Saturday to welcome me, tell me his expectations, and
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“If you aim at nothing, you will probably hit it.” What is your plan when you go into the gym? Do you know what you are going to be doing for each workout? I am always amazed to watch people come into the gym with little or no plan for their workout sessions. They have
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As a pastor and Bible teacher, one of the questions that I get a lot is, “How can I understand the Bible better?” Another one is, “How can I be more consistent in my Bible reading?” Here are four tips that can make the Bible come alive for you: 1. Get a good modern translation.
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