Don’t Skip the Fire: Where God Forges Leaders

Don’t Skip the Fire: Where God Forges Leaders

“When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”   – Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)   Introduction: The Fire Nobody Signs Up For Let’s be honest. If there were a sign-up sheet for the “fire moments” of life, most of us...
Presence in Leadership: Impactful Connection

Presence in Leadership: Impactful Connection

“But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” – Matthew 20:26 (ESV) Real Leadership Begins With Presence We tend to think leadership starts with position, authority, or charisma.But in the Kingdom of God, leadership begins much simpler...
Presence as Support: Being a Pillar of Strength

Presence as Support: Being a Pillar of Strength

  “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17 (ESV) It was the kind of day that hits you out of nowhere. One phone call. One text. One gut punch. My friend had just lost his job, and life was unraveling at full...
Encouraging Presence in Relationships: Quality Time

Encouraging Presence in Relationships: Quality Time

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 (ESV) You Can’t Sharpen What You Don’t Stay Close To One of the most underestimated gifts we can offer someone is our presence. Not just being around. Not just physically nearby....