Christy and I took a late July vacation to Maine and finished the trip visiting family in Massachusetts. While in ME, we saw many new places and sampled some amazing local food! We spent time in Ogunquit, Wells, York, and Portland followed by a few days with our family in Carver MA (Plymouth). We failedContinue reading “Maine/Massachusetts July 2024”
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Lessons Learned from a Public Confrontation: Encouragement and Reflection
The author recalls an encounter in a restaurant where an unhappy individual criticized their conversation. Reflecting on the experience, they emphasize the importance of graciousness and sensitivity in public discussions, as well as the need to respond with kindness to those who criticize. They also highlight the value of learning from negative experiences for personal and spiritual growth.
Disciple Making and Kids with Terrance Shay
The article discusses the importance of family and church partnership in discipling children in today’s culture. It highlights the roles of “Program Pete” and “Parochial Pat,” emphasizing the need for a balanced approach. It advocates for intentional disciple-making, underlining the significance of personal, relational, and Great Commission-aligned practices. The home and the church are portrayed as essential partners in nurturing young people’s faith and spiritual growth.
Rhythms for Rest: 5 Ideas to Encourage Community Group Leaders Toward Health
This post discusses the challenges of leading a community group and offers practical advice for reducing stress and maintaining group health. Suggestions include enlisting co-leaders, using multiple meeting places, developing leadership apprentices, planning breaks, and practicing personal spiritual and home disciplines to alleviate pressure and foster growth.
To Listen is to Do: Practical implications of the word “hear” (שׁמע) in the Shema (Pt 2)
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.
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”
Toby DeHay 