While writing this, I am watching four seagulls that are initially sunning themselves on the sand. Then suddenly two start squawking at the other two and a battle is begun, until one party is intimidated and retreats. But no reconciliation or resolution has taken place. How often does that happen in life?
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When we talk of attractiveness we usually think of our outward appearance, but of course our looks account for such a small percentage. Our attractiveness has much more to do with the depth of our relationship with God, the fruit of the Spirit growing from our lives and how we behave and interact with people.
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For the past decade, doctors and psychologists have been taking notice of the health benefits of reflective writing. They note that wrestling with words to put your deepest thoughts into writing can lift your mind from depression, uncover wisdom within your experiences, provide insight and foster self-awareness. Similarly, a recent news [...]
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We have a constant flow of leaders through the retreat center who share their stories with us. They are all doing incredible work but at the same time facing huge challenges. We find there is an amazing energy and drive among the leaders we meet to do great exploits for the Lord and they are […]
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In this age of communication and technology, it’s difficult to find “silence.” Our culture is addicted to words, music, mobile phones and the constant beeping of social networking. Silence can make some uncomfortable and the response generally is to fill the space with noise of one kind or another. In the midst of so many […]
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We have a constant flow of leaders through the retreat center who share their stories with us. They are all doing incredible work but at the same time facing huge challenges. We find there is an amazing energy and drive among the leaders we meet to do great exploits for the Lord and they are […]
Stephen Mayers
As you face decisions and difficulties in your leadership, you begin to think through what you believe and why you believe it. As time goes on, those beliefs are shaped into a ministry philosophy by which you begin to lead. Then without having to think it all through again, you live and lead from this […]
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Have you ever wondered why some leaders see incredible growth and others seem to struggle? I think back to leaders that I have worked with who have all had great potential. Some have gone from strength to strength and others just didn’t make it. Having pondered this question for some time, the Lord gave me […]
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Pain is part of our normal human life and although God doesn’t create pain for us through our daily circumstances and interactions with people, He is able to use every situation we have to face to enable us to grow and develop – if we let Him. It’s been said that “Pain is inevitable, but […]
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What might coaching one of your staff look like? Consider the following, which is based on a recent coaching conversation. The issue is a real and common challenge that non-profit leaders are all too familiar with. The person’s name and other details are changed for confidentiality. Set the Agenda & Goal: What do you want […]
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“What’s this conversation about that you’re having as you walk along?” Jesus had just asked this question of two disciples walking on the road to Emmaus. They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, Cleopas, answered Him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in […]
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“If you didn’t know when your birthday was, what age would you give yourself?” The age you feel may very well be much younger than your number of years living, but that’s okay. The real question is, are you the same age emotionally as you are chronologically? If there is a tendency, and I think […]
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I read a little book by Lord David Owen a while back called “The Hubris Syndrome.” David was a politician in Britain for 26 years and he talks about hubris as the “intoxication of power.” The word hubris comes from ancient Greek and means extreme pride or arrogance and shows itself as an overestimation of […]
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