Spiritual Life
Articles in this category focus on issues related to leading from union with the Father and building our spiritual life to increase our effectiveness as Christian leaders.
Seeking Illumination in Interpretation
We must rely on the Holy Spirit to teach us His Word. Dig deeper with this excerpt from What Does the Bible Say? by Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
Jesus’ Second and Third Temptations – Part 2
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
Mustard Seeds and Yeast
“He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him.” (Isaiah 53:2)
Chris Wheeler
What Is Your Stone?
Sometimes, God will tell you to do things that make no sense in the short distance between your nose and the rocks of obstacles and defeats. Once in a while we can get a glimpse of the big picture and see how it makes perfect sense.
Alan Smith
From Expectation to Gratitude: The Greatest Poverty of All
A time when I experienced two extremes ‒ gratitude and entitlement ‒ through money.
Adrian Pei
From Passivity to Empowerment
Leading in weakness does not mean passivity, and it’s not just for times of crisis or exhaustion.
Adrian Pei
When Our Best Isn’t Enough: From Control to Acceptance
Sometimes we’re not enough … but maybe we were never meant to be.
Adrian Pei
Letting Others Be Strong For Us: From Insecurity to Generosity
When we’re not strong, we can notice and appreciate those who are.
Adrian Pei
Jesus’ Second and Third Temptations – Part 1
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
Becoming Kingdom Colonists
This excerpt from Whole-Life Generosity Devotional by GenerousChurch guides us to a more biblical understanding of our citizenship in heaven.
Skye Jethani
The Nature of Divine Life (from In Him Was Life)
We need to enjoy a daily, vital contact with our Heavenly Father – in this fellowship is true life! Learn more with this excerpt from In Him Was Life, by Malcolm Webber
Malcolm Webber
10 Things I’ve Learned About Worship
I still remember the first worship service I attended more than 40 years ago. I understood very little of it, as I was not yet a believer. Over the last several decades, though, here are some things I’ve learned about worship.
Chuck Lawless
Video: The E-Motions of the Apostle Paul
We take a deep dive into the emotional life of a Christian leader.
Brent Hoover
No Longer Boasting About Tomorrow
We are all faced by the great uncertainty of the future. A colleague told me that planning has now been reduced to what can be done in the next three days, instead of planning for the months to come.
Elaine Vitikainen
Stewing in Selfishness
Sometimes life moves quickly like fast-moving traffic. Sometimes we make a wrong turn and get stuck in a life traffic-jam, and then choose to stay there. We aren’t caring for others because we are too busy coddling ourselves. We are (and are choosing to be) ineffective in God’s Kingdom.
Lisa Buffaloe
Jesus’ First Temptation – Part 2
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber!
Malcolm Webber
Enduring Well: Four Ways to Build Resilience – Full Article
Suffering is not limited to leaders; we all are called by God to endure adversity.
Malcolm Webber
Change Starts From Within… Yourself
Change is all about planning and action – or so we think. I’m learning that it is much deeper than that.
Pieter Messelink