The Leader’s Blind Spot
In the demanding world of leadership, there’s a truth as old as time, yet often as uncomfortable as a scratchy wool sweater on a…
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Leadership Matter: Character & the Heart
The Hesed Leader
“What is desired in a man is steadfast love…” Proverbs 19:22a What is truly desired in a leader – what makes a leader genuinely…
The One Anothers…
Editorial Note Why do some lists say there are 59 “one another” passages while others contain more? The traditional number 59 refers primarily to…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
There is a dangerous misconception in many churches today. When a leader begins wounding people through harshness, intimidation, control, or pride, we often assume…
When Strong Leadership Becomes Dangerous (Part 1)
Strong leadership becomes dangerous when gifting, results, and sound doctrine conceal patterns of harshness, control, and fear. Scripture calls churches—and especially elders—to recognize these patterns early and shepherd both their leaders and their people faithfully.
I’m Responsible
“Each one should carry his own load.”Galatians 6:5 BSB The argument had been going on for several minutes. He had his version. She had…
Against You Only?
“Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight.”Psalm 51:4 BSB There are verses in Scripture that seem…
When Being Right Makes Us Wrong
Not long ago, a friend told me about a conversation he had with his therapist. He had spent years trying to work through the…
You’ll Pay for This!
More than forty years ago, I was having lunch with a friend when the waiter did something I did not like. I no longer…