Thoughts this time of year wander into next year. Here are ten very practical tips from Thom Rainer about how to be a healthier and more effective leader. 1. Avoid spiritual slippage. Many effective leaders are incredibly focused on their work, so much so that they neglect their spiritual disciplines. Leaders under pressure must depend …
Speaking of those clad in red, Mark Buchanan gently reminds us why Santa Claus is the polar (see what I did there?) opposite of Jesus. From his post: I’m not trying to spoil the fun – some of my favorite memories of my children when they were young was their annual visit with Santa down …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 51 Q & A 106 Q What do we pray for in the sixth petition? A In the sixth petition, which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin,*1 or support and …
Good advice for those who struggle with the desire for spiritual growth marked by Advent against the frenetic activity of the Christmas season from Thomas McKenzie at the Rabbit Room. Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let …
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