Toby reveals a renewed spiritual journey, emphasizing the practice of spiritual disciplines, prayer for supernatural guidance, attention to circumstances, and taking faith-driven next steps. Through increased devotion and openness to prophetic guidance, Toby and his wife navigated major life changes, learning to discern the voice of God through patience and practice.
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To Listen is to Do: Practical implications of the word “hear” (שׁמע) in the Shema (Pt 1)
The passage discusses the Shema and the author’s reflections on listening to the Lord. It emphasizes recognizing one’s need, being intentional in pursuing God, and developing a hunger for Him. The author shares experiences of seeking God’s will and the need for deep, authentic connection with Him.
Boundaries: Too Many “Yeses,” or Too Many “No’s”
The post discusses the importance of setting boundaries in ministry and personal life to avoid burnout. It emphasizes the need to balance “yeses” and “no’s” to maintain spiritual and physical health. The author shares personal experiences and prompts readers to consider their own limitations, rhythms, and ways of recharging. The post also addresses the impact of excessive “no’s” on individual well-being and the need for counseling and community integration.
A Healthy Leader is Godly When Adversity Comes
Several years ago adversity came my way from a fellow believer. It would be nice to say, “I took the high road and honored the Lord with my actions.” I did neither. I took the low road and damaged my relationship with this person AND dishonored the Lord with my actions. I’ll never forget theContinue reading “A Healthy Leader is Godly When Adversity Comes”
A Healthy Leader Exhibits Servant Leadership
If you do a quick Google search, or even better, search Amazon, you will see a myriad of material written about servant leadership. Licioni, Maxwell, Covey, Collins, etc. I suppose you could read a book a week on servant leadership for several years and still not exhaust the written material available on the subject. AsContinue reading “A Healthy Leader Exhibits Servant Leadership”
A Healthy Leader is Patient and Consistent
During a morning devotion last week, I was reading Luke 8-10. In Luke 8:15, Jesus says, As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. Luke 8:15 (See also Matthew 13 and Mark 4) I stopped when I read,Continue reading “A Healthy Leader is Patient and Consistent”
A Healthy Leader Disciples Others Regularly
In my disciplemaking book for bivocational pastors, I share about my friend Tyler in Kentucky. Tyler came to Christ in 2013 in a dramatic way and started praying that the Lord would send him someone to help him learn more about the Bible, and how to walk as a believer and encourage him as heContinue reading “A Healthy Leader Disciples Others Regularly”
2023 Book Review: A Selected Summary
This year, I read/listened to the most books I can remember (outside of my years studying for my doctorate). Starting last year, I utilized many resources through our local library and the Libby and Hoopla apps. I like to tease my wife when we get our local tax bill, and I see the library taxContinue reading “2023 Book Review: A Selected Summary”
Butchery, Sausage, and a Fun Hobby
My first real job in high school was at a grocery store. I bagged groceries, stocked shelves, and made my way to the meat department as the cleanup boy. Not long in, I began to learn how to grind meat, use the tenderizer, and distinguish between cuts. After a year or so working part time,Continue reading “Butchery, Sausage, and a Fun Hobby”
Disciplemaking and a Forgotten Bible: A Disciple is Not Interested, Now What?
Several years ago, I was visiting my friend in his office and noticed the same Bible had been on an end table in his sitting area. I asked about it, and he said, “I keep that there to remind me some disciples simply don’t make it.” My friend had been meeting with another believer andContinue reading “Disciplemaking and a Forgotten Bible: A Disciple is Not Interested, Now What?”
Toby DeHay 