“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.” – Proverbs 31:4-5 Does drinking or staying dry say anything about your...
Confess and Prosper
“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13 “We are regretful if there are people who may feel offended.” That’s often what passes for an apology today. The more public the person...
Great people start with service
“She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.” - Proverbs 31:15 If you’ve been around church for a while, Proverbs 31 might provoke a bit of an eye roll. That’s because so often we treat this chapter like it’s the...
How to develop new leaders: The Freedom to Fail
When was the last time you failed well? I mean, really bombed out on something? We never forget our spectacular failures, but more often than not, the fear, and regret, and embarrassment evaporate, leaving behind the residue of a humorous story and, after we have...