Insights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. You’ve been there: you’ve been asked to take care of a task or serve in a particular role “just for a little while” because “you’re so good at this.” But you have a problem: you simply don’t want to respond to the…
Read MoreInsights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. You’ve been given an opportunity to serve. What’s your style? Perhaps you serve best when you systematically confirm the need and the available resources before proceeding. Or maybe you have the ability to embrace what God tells you to do and act…
Read MoreUse this team devotional as a short Bible study or exercise during one of your regular team meetings. For You From the Word Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. (Hebrews 3:13, NIV) For You To Think About Read Hebrews 3:13…
Read MoreIt can be tempting to elevate your strengths. After all, God gave them to you as a gift and every good gift is from above. Right? But when you elevate your strengths above needs (“I can’t do that – it’s not my strength”)… or use them as a justification (“that’s not the way I’m wired”)…
Read More“Me – lie about my pastor?” If you’re like most in the church, you are horrified at the thought. None of us likes to think we’re perpetuating untruths about our spiritual leader. But you may be – albeit unwittingly. It happens when you accept commonly-held beliefs without question. Beliefs like … Lie #1: “My pastor…
Read MoreInsights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. Your eyes narrow and your stomach churns as you hear your teen daughter describe three girls in her class. She is enamored with them, but red flags wave in your mind. “And they’re talking about having a slumber party on Friday!” your…
Read MoreProfile Tips help you put your strengths profile to work Jessica peeked at her brother as the worship band cranked into the loud, thumping Christmas song. His eyes were closed, but she thought she saw a glimmer of a smile cross the lips of his normally-dignified face. Jessica’s glance drifted to her brother’s teenage daughter,…
Read MoreProfile Tips help you put your strengths profile to work Caroline looked up as her dad shuffled into the room. “Here, Dad, help us with these ornaments,” she said as her two school-aged children scampered around the Christmas tree and her husband tinkered with the lights. “We’re trying to finish decorating tonight.” Her dad took…
Read MoreProfile Tips help you put your strengths profile to work “I don’t want to disappoint the Carringtons,” said Sharon, studying the invitation. “Their Christmas party is on Friday night at 8. We can stop in after the kids’ school program.” Brian paused as he looked up from his laptop. Sharon’s enthusiasm brought sparkle to his…
Read MoreProfile Tips help you put your strengths profile to work Why was Nick dragging his feet about deciding where to spend Christmas? Kara wondered. His family, her family – Kara did not mind how or with whom she and her new husband spent the holiday. She simply wanted to make a decision and enjoy the…
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