By Debbie Piper in on May 18, 2012
Words are powerful. God spoke, and the universe was created. Jesus, the Living Word, spoke through His life, teaching, death, and resurrection, bringing life to all who trust in Him. Scripture, the Word of God, continues to speak today, revealing the way to eternal life. God gave Moses the words of blessing for the priests to speak over the Israelites. As His priests and servants,…
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By Bob Bumgarner in on May 17, 2012
I recently had the privilege of leading Gallup Strengths Training at Chets Creek Church. Chets is the community of faith that I and my family do life with. While I was with their very healthy ministry leadership team I was reminded how important our assumptions are. Our assumptions about those we lead determine how we seek to focus their ministry passion and energy. I…
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By Debbie Piper in on May 16, 2012
What unexpected moments will come your way today? People to respond to, problems to solve, places to serve: each one is an opportunity to display the servant heart of Jesus through your attitude, behavior, and words. Each one is an opportunity to catch a glimpse of how God is transforming your heart, and each one gives you an opportunity to be transformed by responding to…
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By Bob Bumgarner in on May 15, 2012
What would Jesus do? It is a question first popularized by Charles M. Sheldon in the novel, In His Steps. More recently the question has resurfaced through wrist bands and T-shirts, WWJD? Let's bring a new slant to the question into today's conversation. Who is a lead like Jesus leader? They are those who are leading from a sense of egoless clarity. They know…
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