Gary Comer, author of Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way It Views Evangelism says spiritual influence doesn’t come by canned messaging of “telling the gospel.” We need practical dialogue skills on how to form authentic relationships. The
Victor Hugo wrote that wisdom is sacred communion. Wisdom comes by disillusionment, according to George Santayana. Robert Fulghum wrote, “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” Concerning friends, Henri Nouwen wrote, “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we…
Leadership is not simply anymore because today’s problems are complex and interconnected. No one person can know what to do. To understand issues, all parts of a system must participate and contribute. Leadership must expand from isolated, role-based actions of individuals to innovative, contextual interactions that occur across an entire social system. David faced a…
How pleasant for brothers to dwell in unity (Ps. 133). Selfishness and unreconciled relationships cause death, bitterness and conflicts. But obedience to God, love and friendship lead to reward, exaltation and victory. I have experienced both sides of the equation. There is no comparison between the two. Unfortunately, Israel and Judah became enemies and both…