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The Power of Servant Leadership

Proverbs 27:2 (NIV) Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

The personal application of this verse is a powerful command to those who would practice servant-leadership – or the art of being other-oriented.

Self-adulation is seldom the intent that precedes self-glorifying behavior; often it flows naturally from a heart that is all about self. The heart change of humility is foundational.

The problem for… Continue

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 27, 2009 at 6:57am — 1 Comment

3 words to describe your SO - "I"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): I = Incredible, Insightful, Intuitive - Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 26, 2009 at 10:40pm — No Comments

Jesus

The Fulfillment of the Law

Matthew 5: 17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 Truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will… Continue

Added by Mercy777 on May 26, 2009 at 7:54pm — No Comments

The Master Will Speak!

Matthew 19:17

"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments."

Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Luke 11:28

He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey… Continue

Added by Mercy777 on May 26, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Pleasures Forevermore!!

Man, that sounds like paradise!! Who in our society wouldn't want that?

David uses this phrase in Psalm 16:11 ...

"You will show me the path of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

We can see here that God is not a kill-joy! But many think of Him as being a God of restrictions, where you can't do this and you MUST do that. So instead, they blindly… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on May 26, 2009 at 5:45pm — 1 Comment

3 words to describe your SO

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): J = Jovial, Joie de vivre, Joyful - Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 26, 2009 at 9:01am — 2 Comments

Tools of Encouragement

Proverbs 26:3 (NLV) Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back!

Leaders must use many different tools to encourage excellence. Some tools are meant to train; others, to govern direction and focus; and finally, there are tools that a consequence of inappropriate behavior. Each must be used with wisdom and without succumbing to emotional anger or disgust or some other expression of how we feel – it should never be about us – it must be… Continue

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 26, 2009 at 8:53am — 1 Comment

Full of God's grace and power

Today's Passage - Acts 6.8 - 7.60 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/index.php?search=Acts%206.8-7.60&version=31&interface=print

Good Morning.

It is easy to see why Stephen was chosen among the seven 'deacons' to minister to the practical needs of the Church--Luke describes Stephen as "full of God's grace and power". . . This is a long section of Scripture to read, but is so worthwhile, as within it, Stephen gives the history of the nation of Israel, including her… Continue

Added by Christine on May 26, 2009 at 6:53am — 1 Comment

Christian movies

I just wanted to share with everyone some holsome entertainment. kirk Cameron has a film out titled fireproof. it was a wonderfull film. at first glace i thought it was a story about a husbands love for his wife. i'm not going to spoil it for u but check it out when u get a chance. me and my 4 children have watched it several times and they all enjoyed it and understood it from my 6yr old son to my 11 year old daughter. and if there are any christan based films that u know of pass it on. there… Continue

Added by nikky on May 25, 2009 at 10:51pm — 6 Comments

3 words to describe your SO

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): I = Incredible, Insightful, Intuitive- Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 9:52pm — 1 Comment

High Frequency Words to Descibe Your Loved One - "H"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): H = Helpful, Hardworking, Humble - Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 5:38pm — 1 Comment

The Apostles' Creed?

I was wondering if I may get some input from all of you about The Apostles' Creed.

Some people I speek with about this subject, believe that this Creed only pertains to the Catholic Faith.

"I believe in the Holy Spirit , The Holy Catholic church"

I've been thinking about this for awhile and Im not sure thats right.

The Catholic faith is a denomination on the Christian religion. We that study Theology understand that. The time in biblical history that we see The… Continue

Added by Rev. David Stutz on May 25, 2009 at 1:45pm — 1 Comment

High Frequency Words to Descibe Your Loved One - "g"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): G = Grandma-ma, Generous, Gentle - Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 1:21pm — 1 Comment

High Frequency Words to Descibe Your Loved One - "F"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): F = Friendly, Forthright, Flexible - Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

High Frequency Words to Descibe Your Loved One - "e"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): E = Enthusiastic, Energetic, Exceptional - Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

High Frequency Words to Descibe Your Loved One - "C"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): C = Considerate, Collaborative, Chatty- Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 9:50am — 1 Comment

High Frequency Words to Descibe Your Loved One - "D"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter): D = Dedicated, Dependable, Dearly-loved
- Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Authentic Leadership is Not Presumptuous

Proverbs 25: 6-7 (MSG) Don't work yourself into the spotlight; don't push your way into the place of prominence. It's better to be promoted to a place of honor than face humiliation by being demoted.

In an interview with Larry King, Donald Trump observed that pretenders to success often spend too much time talking to him about all they have done. He has observed that successful people, on the other hand, spend the time learning -- asking questions about his… Continue

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 8:46am — 2 Comments

High Frequency Words to Descibe Your Loved One - "B"

THREE words to describe my wife (letter by letter) = B= Bubbly, Bright, Busy - Describe UR significant other.

Added by P Griffith Lindell on May 25, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

LEST WE FORGET

From My Perspective - - -

An old Ballad from an Off-Broadway Show in the 1960s – The Fantasticks – repeats a phrase: “Try To Remember When Life Was So Tender…Our hearts should Remember...Try To Remember, And If You Remember…” An oft-repeated Statement: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." is an appropriate one for our day and time. Today (May 25th) is designated Memorial Day – a time to Remember those who died in the military when they had been called… Continue

Added by peripheral on May 25, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments