Daily Devotion

 

Leadership

Past Devo Series

The Land of Conflict

The Land of Conflict

If you are alive, sooner or later, you will run into the buzz saw of conflict. Some people visit the land of conflict occasionally. Others seem to make the land of conflict their permanent residence. Let’s begin with a biblical foundation. What does the Bible say...

Delegation: The Process

Delegation: The Process

In their book, Leaders: The Strategies of Taking Charge, Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus explain this important principle as “empowerment.” [Leaders] empower others to translate intention into reality and sustain it. This does not mean that leaders must relinquish power,...

Delegation: The Barriers

Delegation: The Barriers

Leaders know that delegation is essential to the development of their team and organization. Leaders know that empowering the right person to accomplish a significant task with the appropriate direction, support, and accountability allows for real and lasting impact....

Delegation: The Benefits

Delegation: The Benefits

Delegation is a leadership must. It provides empowerment and ownership to those on our team. Delegation is not passing off unwanted chores.  Rather, it takes place when a leader empowers the right person to accomplish a significant task with the appropriate direction,...

Delegation: The Biblical Model

Delegation: The Biblical Model

Delegation is one of the leader’s most important activities. It does not entail passing off unwanted chores. Neither does it involve passing off “busy work.” Delegation takes place when a leader empowers the right person to accomplish a significant task with the...

Purposed for Prudence

Purposed for Prudence

Some time ago, I was emailed a page of "wise sayings" ... Well, sort of. A first grade teacher collected them over the years. She gave her classes part of an old "proverb" and let them fill in the rest. Following are some I thought you might enjoy. Remember these are...

One Person at a Time

One Person at a Time

Many believers wait for a big movement of God. They wait for the church or even the government to initiate needed change. But the Bible and history shows that change is not brought about by one person. It takes place one person at a time. Long before Luther drew up...

Past Devo Series