A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent in doing nothing. – George Bernard Shaw And the people said to Joshua, “The LORD our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey!” (Joshua 24:24) What would you do if there was no way you […]
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Aug
“The first necessary quality of a spiritual leader who “stands out” is the spirit of excellence!” – Mike Riley Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. (Proverbs 22:29) Who is the ref in your life? The past few devotionals have […]
Applying The G.R.O.W. Model
15
Jul
By simply asking the right questions, you can invite people into opportunities and possibilities. And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49) How do you try to influence people to make positive change? How effective is your approach? The […]
Pray for Sheriff Bryan Altizer
03
Jul
“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere” – Ronald Reagan When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. (Proverbs 29:2) How do you choose who to vote for? Giles County celebrated its 200th birthday in 2006. In […]
Train, Coach, Lead
02
Jun
Lifeforming has the tools and methodology to unlock sustainable personal change. “Go therefore and make disciples …” (Matthew 28:19a) What is lifeforming leadership coaching? On January 27, 2007, Joseph Umidi came to Culpeper to lead the Real Talk Training (RTT) seminar. We were disappointed that only nine people showed up. It was our hope that […]
The Irony of Spiritual Leadership
01
Jun
The irony of spiritual leadership is that we are to get understanding, but not lean on it. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) How do godly leaders think? One of my favorite morning habits is to read one chapter from Proverbs each day and […]
How Much Influence Do You Have?
08
May
The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less! – John Maxwell “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20) […]
Know, Grow, Serve, Support
17
Mar
There’s nothing better in this life than knowing Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2) What steps are you taking to know Jesus better? One of the many benefits of doing these daily […]
Jesus, LORD of Virginia
03
Mar
Leaders have God-given authority to publicly invite Jesus to be LORD within their spheres of influence. But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets. (Revelation 10:7) How can we best multiply this message […]
Christian Leadership to Change the World
19
Feb
More clarity is more power! The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. (Proverbs 11:30) How are you manifesting the fruit of righteousness? In the large and gorgeous foyer of the library at Regent University in Virginia Beach, there is a beautiful message above a doorway […]