Personal Development
These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.
The Most Important Thing
“Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.” King David never did things half way. As a youth, he took on and defeated a seasoned nine foot warrior who was taunting Israel’s God. As the king who brought the Ark of God back to Jerusalem, he personally led …
Defining Reality or Creating It?
As leaders, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our job is to define what reality is for our organization. In fact, it is much more important to reveal possibility than it is to just to tell everyone what is going on. Most of our people are smart enough and perceptive …
Ignorant and Confident?
“To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” Mark Twain This seems like a contradictory message but if you think about it, it really does make sense. I don’t know anyone who has the complete vision for their life. Most of us know where we would like to go and what we …
The Compound Power of Consistency
“Consistency is the single most important factor that determines whether or not we are successful.” John Maxwell You may not be the smartest person in the company but consistency intensifies what you do know. You may not be the most creative person on the team. Showing up early every day, though, with new ideas maximizes …
Looking for Peace?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) I trust that you are doing …
What Does the Bible Say about Guardian Angels?
The theology and doctrine of angels is an often neglected area of Christian theology and study. Most systematic theologies list angelology as one of the major categories of study, yet it is often overlooked when we discuss doctrine. A theological definition of angels is that they “are spiritual beings created by God to serve Him, …
How is Your Soil?
“The good soil represents the hearts of those who truly accept God’s message and produce a huge harvest — thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted.” This would have sounded interesting to Jesus’ hearers. A harvest of one hundred percent was unheard of! What farmer could ever expect that …
