The pessimistic book I have in mind is the book of Ecclesiastes. That?s at least one perspective on that book of thoughts from someone coming towards the end of their life?s journey. Having a bit of a pessimistic bent myself (whether by temperament or experience, I?m not sure), I like to think of it as […]
Henri Nouwen on Spiritual Leadership
In The Wounded Healer, Nouwen talks about the shortcomings of some of us whose vocation is Christian leadership. All I can say is ?Ouch!? I?m grateful for many Christian leaders I know who have already taken his counsel to heart and are growing in spiritual leadership. Listen to his words in the context of his […]
A Non-Measurable Resolution
There is something about the beginning of a new year. It is fresh and crisp like the cold winter morning air. Ahead lies the promise of spring, where the beauty of new life reminds us that there is the possibility for rebirth, for things once dormant to thrive once more. And so, the new year […]
God’s Grace: Given to Me for You
When you think about the words ?administrate? or ?administration?, what comes to mind first. I usually think of details that need to be solved and managed. Maybe you think of it as a word describing the current government and their activities. It?s not usually a very inspiring word. I came across this word, though, while […]
Inspiration: Top Posts of 2014
Tuesday we begin a new year of inspiring you to lead from overflow. But before we do that, let’s look back at our Top 10 posts of 2014. It’s a great time to refresh your memory or check out something you missed. Enjoy! Knowing Jesus Give the Gift of Listening How Do I Love the […]
Happy New Year 2015
Happy New Year from The Leadership Institute!
How Christ Understood Prayer
?Christ?s understanding of the nature of prayer accentuates both its importance and its intellectual difficulties. In both His teaching and His practice, prayer is understood as utterly different from talk about God, for prayer is talk with God.? (Elton Trueblood. A Place to Stand. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1969, p. 83.) The little […]
