“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant-“ Matthew 20:26 Dear Friends:  Singer, songwriter, Dolly Parton is quoted as saying, “if your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader”. We can […]

“As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” (Ephesians 4:16 NLT, second edition) Dear Friends:  Sometimes there is just too much noise; too much sadness; too much confusion; too much responsibility. Sometimes we just need to […]

“The two disciples heard what he said, and they followed Jesus.” John 1:37 Dear Friends:  “To follow” often is translated as “to come after” or “to be behind” leading us to believe we’re not strong enough to lead. We learn from Jesus early on in his ministry that he invites folks to follow him. Following Jesus, […]

“These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” John 15:11 Dear Friends:  Happy Epiphany! The story of the wise men paying a visit to the Christ child is an epiphany. Epiphany means: to reveal. When the wise men saw that the […]