But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, soContinue reading “Be a straight shooter…”
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Binding…
After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.”Continue reading “Binding…”
Forest for the trees…
Soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowdContinue reading “Forest for the trees…”
cheerful…
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at allContinue reading “cheerful…”
Hebrew story our story
So Agrippa said to Paul, You have permission to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, especially because you are familiar with allContinue reading “Hebrew story our story”
Psalm 30 Cartoon…
I found this on and thought it was worth sharing.
Joy vs Sorrow
I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit. SingContinue reading “Joy vs Sorrow”
The Most Powerful Way to Enhance Influence
Leadership Freak At least once in a while, forget about controlling outcomes. Build human connections. Surrender: Set aside the things leaders hide behind. Turn off: Results.Strategies.Respect.Vision casting.Authority.Planning.Power.Timelines.Job titles.S.M.A.R.T. goals. Yield: Take a deep breath and let go of doing, at least once in awhile. Connect by gently stepping toward people with an open heart. ForgetContinue reading “The Most Powerful Way to Enhance Influence”
10 reasons why we have trouble getting things done
Originally posted on Surface To Soul:
Why can’t we get anything done? If we’re so well trained and so well informed, then why aren’t we a lot more effective? Here are 10 reasons why I feel that there’s a gap between what people know and what they do. 1. Doing something requires … doing something! It’s…
All are a part…
Thus says the Lord: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed. Happy is the mortal who does this, the one who holds it fast, who keeps the sabbath, not profaning it, and refrains from doing any evil. Do not let the foreigner joined to the Lord say, “The Lord will surelyContinue reading “All are a part…”
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