I was reading a boating story in the Bible the other day. Maybe you know it? Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that His disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while He sent the people home.?After sending them home, He went up into the hills by Himself […]
The Best of The Leadership Institute 2017
Here’s a look at the top 10 posts (counting down to the most popular) in 2017 that ignited the most conversation, social media shares and page visits from you, our treasured readers. Please enjoy these reflections again, or read one you may have missed by simply clicking the title or the picture. There will be […]
Freedom in Christ – A Testimony from Journey Alum Lisa Skopil
Editor’s Note: Today’s guest author, Lisa Skopil, received her Certificate for Spiritual Formation and Leadership through her participation in Generation 26 of The Journey, The Leadership Institute’s flagship leadership and discipleship training process. It is our great pleasure to share Lisa’s testimony of unexpected further transformation soon after her graduation in October. Enjoy. I graduated […]
Back to Joy
When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs? ? G.K. Chesterton BACK TO JOY Down the stairs my nephew flies. ? ? ?The day is here, ? ? ?it’s finally arrived. ? ? ?He […]
Listening Reaps Thanksgiving
Today as we head towards our Thanksgiving Holiday, let’s increase our daily thankfulness by increasing our listening. As the heavens declare the God and all His creation is saying, “I love you,” let us be listening? I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. […]
Thoughts on Living a ‘with’ God Life
And now to Him who can keep you on your feet, standing tall in His Bright?Presence, fresh and celebrating ?to our one God, our only Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Master, be glory, majesty, strength, and rule before all time, and now, and to the end of all time. Yes. Jude 1:24-25 Msg The Bright […]
An In-between Summer, Part 3
I?ve had this strange ongoing vision-thing running through my head recently. It is kind of like a movie, only with more dimension and very detailed. I?m watching it and almost participating in it, but not quite.?I?m more like a spectator?watching myself in this vision-thing. It?s a strange experience ? almost tangible. This vision-thing, what is […]
