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Category Archives: Leadership
Fresh Help
“Ezra” series: (post #13) Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah…..this Ezra came up from Babylon; and he was a skilled scribe … Continue reading
Posted in God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Provision, God's Sovereignty, God's Will, God's Word, God's Work, Leadership, Ministry, Pastors, Praise, Prosperity, Series: "Ezra", Service, Thankfulness
Tagged Ezra was a priest, Ezra was a scribe, God works in stages, God's Timing, In God we live and move and have our being, succeeding a great leader, the decree from Artaxerxes, the hand of the Lord my God was upon me, the letter that Ezra carried
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Godly Leadership
“Ezra” series: (post #4) It’s been said, “Everything rises or falls on leadership.” So, with this in mind, who was God’s man to lead the remnant of Jews out of Babylon and back to Judah for the purpose of building … Continue reading
Women & Spiritual Discernment
If you come to me and say in a nice way, “Russell, sometimes you have a problem with your temper,” you will be telling me the truth. (My wife and sons will vouch for that.) You will also, in a … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Deacons, Discernment, Family, Fatherhood, God's Will, God's Word, God's Work, Headship, Husbands, Leadership, Marriage, Motherhood, Pastors, Politics, Preaching, Service, Submission, Wives, Worship
Tagged Adam was not deceived, I do not permit a woman to teach, if anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, let a woman learn in silence, The elder to the elect lady, the men should lead in the home the churches and the nation, the woman was deceived, the woman's role in the church, what Paul said about women pastors
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One Man’s Opinion
Four years ago, in the immediate aftermath of the election between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton, I wrote a post entitled The Christian & Government. As part of that post, I listed ten Bible passages — five from the Old … Continue reading
Has Somebody Kept You From Your Milk & Honey?
A study of the life of Moses will show that he didn’t get to live the life he should have. Rather than lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into a land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8), he … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Comfort, Disappointment, Encouragement, Eternity, God's Word, God's Work, Heaven, Leadership, Persecution, Perseverance, Problems, Service, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged a land flowing with milk and honey, God's will being thwarted, Israel refuses to enter Canaan, Moses done wrong by the Israelites, when you are denied your destiny
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Chimpanzee Christians
Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3, N.K.J.V.) Not everyone who carries the name “Christian” carries the name legitimately. While reports … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Discernment, Government, Leadership, Politics, Salvation
Tagged fake Christians, Harry Ironside on fake Christians, How many of America's politicians are Christians?, The gate that leads to life is narrow and there are few who find it, you must be born again, you shall love your neighbor as yourself
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Does Doing God’s Will Sometimes Make Situations Harder?
(“Questions From Israel’s Exodus” series: post #7) God got Moses to return to Egypt and lead the Israelites out of their Egyptian bondage, but getting Moses to step into that role took some doing. First, God had to answer all … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Criticism, Disappointment, Doing Good, Doubt, God's Will, Leadership, Ministry, Obedience, Persecution, Perseverance, Personal, Problems, Series: "Questions From Israel's Exodus", Service, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged God's will can lead to persecution, God's will can make things harder, Moses getting mad at God, Pharaoh's response to Moses and Aaron
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The Disciple's Road 