The Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is mentioned more than 150 times in the New Testament only. Jesus taught about His kingdom and the importance of abiding in Him, by being emptied of ourselves and filled by the love of God above. It becomes obvious when we are abiding the show is not being ran by us,…
Means of Grace
Last week, we (Class 20) had the opportunity to take a step back from the busyness of life. To slow down, reset our souls, minds, and bodies by practicing spiritual rhythms. We spent four days at a peaceful camp in the breathtaking scenery of Pisgah, Alabama, to spend intentional time practicing reflection, celebration, confession, silence…
Three Steps Toward Having A Needed, Yet Difficult, Conversation
One of the hard pieces of work in leadership is being the one who often has to have difficult conversations with individual team members. While difficult, when done effectively it can be a defining mark of a strong leader. Difficult conversations can cover a variety of topics. It may be as “easy” as coaching a…