When I was growing up, birthday celebrations were a big event in my house. Not because they were particularly fancy or expensive, but just because they were celebrated. Despite whatever other activities or work pressed in, my parents tried to set aside time to make these days special. My mom always would make a dinner […]
THE SOIL OF THE HEART
“Consider this: A farmer went out to sow seeds. As he cast his seeds some of it fell along the beaten path and soon the birds came and ate it. Other seeds fell onto gravel with no topsoil and the seeds quickly sprouted since the soil had no depth. But when the days grew hot, […]
The Empty Pot
Today, I’d like to tell you a story. A children’s story. Anyone who knows me, knows that God rarely speaks to me through deep theological conversations or powerful worship experiences. Nope, He has chosen more often than not to bring His word of truth to me in the form of a story meant for children. […]
Going Lower Still
“Let go of your rights and follow Me lower still into greater servitude.” “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. …I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” (1 Corinthians 9:19, 22) […]
Be Still — Be Quiet — Listen
Editors note: Today’s blog post is by David Zailer, a graduate of Journey 24. He is the Founder of Operation Integrity, championing faith-based addiction recovery internationally and mentors Christian clergy and leaders in personal journey and church recovery ministry. He has written numerous books about the process of recovery. “Anyone who drinks the water I […]
A TLI Update
Greetings to you in the name of Jesus and Happy New Year! As The Leadership Institute launches into this new year, we wanted to provide you with an update on where we sense God leading us in 2020 and beyond. During the last few years, God has matured TLI from a retreat-based training organization to […]
A Personal Encouragement
On Christmas Eve morning, I received a lesson on vulnerability. Roscoe, our special needs son, is tethered full time to a feeding tube. He can’t feed himself. He relies on this plastic lifeline no more than a few millimeters wide to bring nourishment to his body. Of course, he also relies on my wife and […]
