When I was a teenager, I remember listening to a famous boxing match on the radio. On December 10, 1958, Yvon Durelle, from New Brunswick, Canada fought Archie Moore for the Light Heavy Weight Championship of the world. Moore was famous; Durelle was an unknown. Moore was the world champion; Durelle was a nobody. Moore… Continue reading RESILIENCE: Bouncing Back From The Bottom
Tag: Spiritual growth
Six Questions To Make Sure You Are Growing
John is the kind of person who excites pastors. He came into the church as a scruffy-looking hippy. Little did I know what would happen after I introduced him to Christ. His life demonstrated continual spiritual transformation. His lifestyle was radically changed. His attitudes underwent a major overhaul. His values were revolutionized. For more than… Continue reading Six Questions To Make Sure You Are Growing
PRAY PASSIONATELY
During the days of Jesus’ life, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Hebrews 5:7 God wants us to be conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ. It is impossible to become… Continue reading PRAY PASSIONATELY
INTEGRITY, THE ESSENTIAL QUALITY
Whenever we compromise our integrity, we lose the trust, respect and confidence of both our ministry partners and the very people we seek to reach. When our integrity is damaged, it takes years to regain it. When integrity is destroyed, effectiveness in ministry is impossible. When integrity is bargained away, our standing before God is… Continue reading INTEGRITY, THE ESSENTIAL QUALITY
MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY
Whenever we compromise our integrity, we lose the trust, respect and confidence of both our ministry partners and the very people we seek to reach. When our integrity is damaged, it takes years to regain it. When integrity is destroyed, effectiveness in ministry is impossible. When integrity is bargained away, our standing before God is… Continue reading MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY
DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION
The other day, I was going to an important meeting in Kenya but was stuck in a traffic jam. It took nearly an hour to go a few blocks. I was frustrated because I was late for my meeting. In another country, the leaders of Book of Hope are frustrated because a shipment of books… Continue reading DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION
PATIENCE
A ministry leader told me recently, “I am losing patience with a person to whom I gave an assignment and who said he would do it right away. But he hasn’t done a thing.” Another national director said, “I wish the people in our international office had more patience with us. They don’t seem to… Continue reading PATIENCE