Charlie Kirk was a Christian missionary. He taught people to think, not just to feel better about themselves. He made gospel connections that enlightened minds and edified souls. The fragrance of eternity was on Charlie Kirk.

What is our response? Refuse to be silent. Stand up. Speak out. Make the death of Charlie Kirk the worst thing that could happen to those who hate the gospel. While we are alive, let’s fully live.

There is a reason why Jesus picked people who were working when He was choosing His disciples. Work is redemptive because you have to be responsible for yourself, it causes you to benefit someone else, gives you the ability to be generous, and teaches you to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and be submitted to authority. 

Today we pulled an episode from the archives–When you are tested, you find out what you believe. We can lose heart as we look at outward circumstances. Speak what you believe, not just what you see or feel. This is how you maintain hope, how you don’t lose heart in what you are doing.

Today we pulled an episode from the archives–Offense is the cheese in the trap. Don’t let the enemy pull the string. Learn to forgive quickly and move on. Be a leader who lives offense-smart.

Today we continued a series from the archives–If we don’t process the “stuff” from people and keep our hearts soft, then we aren’t really operating out of the flow of the Holy Spirit. Scripture directs us in how to keep our heart pure with other people. Bear with one another. Forgive each other, just as the Lord forgave us. Put on love, the perfect bond of unity.

Today we pulled an episode from the archives–Forgiveness is not intellectual. It is an opening of our spirit, allowing the Holy Spirit to wash through us and out to others the same forgiveness that we so desperately depend on. One of the greatest things that has to happen in leaders is the ability to maintain a clean heart by really forgiving people and releasing them from their offenses. 

Today we continued a series from the archives–How much pressure should you allow a hand to put on your bow? How much pressure are you allowing the hand of money, sex, recognition, and success to put on your bow? Those hands really do mark us. 

Today we pulled an episode from the archives–A bow and an arrow work together as one. They are two pieces that make up one instrument. A bow is just a wall ornament unless you have an arrow to go with it. An arrow must be sharp. An arrow must be straight. An arrow must be aimed. We are arrows in the hands of a warrior. Whose hand is on your bow?

When the majority of your meetings are spontaneous or as needed, something else besides you is driving the vision. Today we dove far back into the archives to the first series we did called The Art of the Meeting. Many leaders make fatal errors or don’t act quickly because they are simply operating on old information. Who you are meeting with is important. Do that on purpose every time. If you stay in contact with all the different soils in your church, you will hit water every time. 

Today we dove far back into the archives to the first series we did called The Art of the Meeting. When we take the time to set the atmosphere, it tells people that they are important and have been invited to something important. Comfortable chairs and favorable lighting can make all the difference in people’s ability to receive and engage in a meeting. Preparing questions ahead of time to promote engagement and discussion is a must during preparation. And ending with clear action items helps people know what is happening next and that the time together was valuable.