Life is about the choices we make and the consequences of those choices. Too often, leaders inadvertently choose God’s promises, protection, and provision while excluding his presence. In Exodus 33, Moses shows us that no amount of Abrahamic promises, angelic...
Today, I want to talk about being set apart for discipleship. When we think about being set apart, several questions come up: Set apart for what? Set apart based on what? Set apart by whom?In Matthew 4, Jesus addresses those questions when he calls his disciples and...
In Ephesians 3, Paul writes a prayer for divine strength, divine power, and to be filled with the fullness of God. Q: How do we lead God’s people toward this? A: By being rooted and grounded in love. Being rooted and grounded in love causes growth. Being rooted in law...
As I was reading Deuteronomy 31, I noticed that the last leadership mandate God gave Moses during a crisis was to write a song.A biblical view of songwriting includes songs that are: Confrontational Multigenerational Unforgettable Life-giving As spiritual leaders, we...
While reading Deuteronomy, the question of “Why?” hit me. Why did it take so long for the Israelites to reach the Promised Land? If we’re having a hard time getting into the place and purpose of God, we need to: Go when God says go. Believe when God gives a promise....
In Leviticus 6, God told Moses to tell the leaders (priests) to keep the fire on the altar burning. Always. Metaphorically, fire speaks of God’s calling (burning bush), guidance (fire by night), and the presence of the Holy Spirit (tongues of fire). So, how do we, as...
