55 quotes found
“Loyalty publicly results in leverage privately.”
“Greed is not a financial issue. It's a heart issue.”
“Peace is a fruit of the Spirit, not the byproduct of accumulated wealth.”
“Our greatest moral regrets are always preceded by a series of unwise choices.”
“We dont drift in good directions. We discipline and prioritize ourselves there.”
“Uncertainty is a permanent part of the leadership landscape. It never goes away.”
“Past boldness is no assurance of future boldness. Boldness demands continual reliance on God's spirit.”
“So what do you do when you are stuck?The first thing I do when I am stuck is pray. But Im not talking about a quick, Help me Lord, Sundays a comin prayer. When I get stuck I get up from my desk to ...”
“It takes a habit to break a habit. You can pray every day for a generous heart, but until you start acting in that direction, nothing's going to change.”
“In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feel like a decision to reward my enemy. But in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.”
“Heres a question every angry man and woman needs to consider: How long are you going to allow people you dont even like people who are no longer in your life, maybe even people who arent even aliv...”
“If you see your brother in need, it doesn't matter if you already gave somewhere else. You should be open to the idea of God using you to meet your brother's unexpected need.”
“Just as Jesus predicted, what originates in the secret place won't always remain a secret. ... How do we guard -- or maybe it would be more appropriate to say, guard against -- our hearts? How do w...”
“The root of anger is the perception that something has been taken. Something is owed you, and now a debt to debtor relationship has been established.”
“Here's a scary thought: What if God called you to give beyond your comfort level? Would you be afraid? Would you try to explain it away or dismiss it as impractical? And in the process, would you m...”
“As believers, we all have the responsibility to leverage our wealth for kingdom purposes.”
“One of the primary reasons we don't seek counsel from the wise people around us is that we already know what we are going to hear--and we just don't want to hear it.”
“As you give to fund God's needs, are you forced to trust Him to provide for yours? That's what a growing faith is about. And over the long haul, it's not enough just to commit to a percentage. Grow...”
“..the best strategy for giving is a two-fold approach: a basic plan combined with a willingness to consider spontaneous giving when unique opportunities arise.”
“Relationships are built on small, consistent deposits of time. You can't cram for what's most important. If you want to connect with your kids, you've got to be available consistently, not randomly.”
“Author has developed a routine of daily emotional debriefing with his kids as he tucks them in at night. To encourage the habit of keeping uncluttered, open heart, he starts with basic questions as...”
“As a leader it is your job to protect the missional integrity of the Jesus gathering to which you have been called. It is your responsibility to see to it that the church under your care continues ...”
“Greed is supported by an endless cast of what-ifs. Greedy people can never have enough to satisfy the need they feel in light of every conceivable eventuality.”
“Your talent and giftedness as a leader have the potential to take you farther than your character can sustain you. That ought to scare you.”
