by Dr. Don Young Mark 10:45 gives us a clear picture of the servant ministry of Jesus. “For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many” (New Living Translation). Playing Second Fiddle A popular song from the […]
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13). Every good leader I’ve known has been a servant. Jesus set the pace for us when he said to his disciples, “For […]
by Pat Williams Editor’s Note: In 2010 Standard Publishing released The Leadership Wisdom of Solomon by Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. The following excerpt from Williams’ book shows how love and authority work together to impact peoples’ lives. My friend Jay Strack is a renowned speaker, author, and president of […]
by Amy Simon I never thought I would have a hard time submitting to my husband’s leadership in our marriage. He’s a mature, godly man who isn’t afraid to lead and I’m a compliant, submissive person—until I disagree with my husband’s decisions! Over the years, through some fighting and some learning, I’ve grown in my […]
by Andrew Wood As a boy I had a copy of Rudyard Kipling’s classic poem “If” hanging on my bedroom wall. The opening line has always stuck with me: “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you.” Over the years I’ve found that it’s not […]
