by davidspell | Jul 30, 2021 | Christian Living, Leadership, Personal Development
“As apostles of Christ we certainly had a right to make some demands of you, but we were as gentle among you as a mother feeding and caring for her own children. We loved you so much that we gave you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.” The Apostle Paul...
by davidspell | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews, Leadership, Personal Development
“Habits beat interventions every time.” Seth Godin When I was in college, I was not a very good student. Rather than studying consistently throughout the semester, I found myself cramming for hours on the night before a big exam. It was like a badge of...
by davidspell | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, Christian Living, Leadership, Personal Development
“One day as Jesus was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother, Andrew, fishing with a net, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus called out to them, “Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they...
by davidspell | Jul 4, 2021 | Book Excerpts, Book Reviews, Christian Living, Leadership
The Gospel of Mark is the second book listed in the New Testament, coming right after Matthew. It is commonly accepted by scholars, however, that Mark was the first gospel written. Both Matthew and Luke rely heavily on Mark for their own books. The Gospel of Mark is...
by davidspell | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog, Christian Living, Leadership, Personal Development
“For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.” (Ezra 7:10) This verse is such a great reminder for those of us who are in any kind of leadership role as a Christian. Study. Do. Teach Study....
by davidspell | Jun 25, 2021 | Blog, Christian Living, Leadership, Personal Development
The idea of faith has always been an integral part of Christianity. The first recorded sermon of Jesus had to do with believing: “At last the time has come!” Jesus announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Turn from your sins and believe this Good News!” (Mark 1:15)...
