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Each of us has a LifeThread, a God-given fundamental motivation informing our decisions, shaping our actions and enabling our purpose.

Today we look at the need for and power of living an authentic life.

“On hearing the words “Sensa cera!”, prospective buyers would immediately appreciate that the work of art they were thinking of purchasing was perfectly created from a single piece of marble, free of any cracks or scuff marks from the artist’s chisel and hammer.” Excerpt From: Lorenzo Agnes. “Lingering Lessons on Life & Leadership.” Apple Books. 

Becoming and staying relevant is a choice. All. All. All. Some. A three to one ratio. “All” is a little word full of big expectations. When it's repeated three times in one sentence and then followed by "some", it would benefit us to pause and understand what the Apostle Paul is saying to us.

Excerpt From: Lorenzo Agnes. “Lingering Lessons on Life & Leadership.” Apple Books. 

It is highly significant and powerful when Jesus says, “I no longer call you servants but have called you friends." Why? Because Jesus chose to call them friends. He didn’t have to do that. He could have always kept His relationship to those the Father had given to help Him in His earthly work merely professional, treating them as colleagues rather than close friends. The message we get is clear: friendship involves, includes, shares and results in great growth. Friendship enables entrance into something new. It is, in fact, the fragrance of His Kingdom.

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The fruit of love and discipline is wholeness. Health. And when something is healthy, it flourishes. A healthy heart, mind and soul is a powerful tool in the hands of God! Health produces fruitfulness, joy and peace. And as leaders, the greatest gift we can offer those who follow us is to be whole and healthy.

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We all need a band of brothers or sisters we can rely on, rest with and work alongside to do what we must do. It takes time, energy, understanding and determination to accomplish the building of a band of brothers. When we get this right, everybody wins!

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As leaders, we need to see what God sees and then rearrange our lives accordingly. That means living your life according to God's vision for your life and the church He has called you to lead.

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Every Kingdom leader has three essential responsibilities: worship leader, Kingdom resource manager and culture creator. I discuss the importance of these roles and explain why they're required to be fruitful and effective in your leadership for God.

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In His perfect wisdom and intention, God places in each of us a unique LifeNote we must sing for His glory and the good of others. Discovering and living our song allows us to step into our true purpose and destiny, bringing fulfillment and fruitfulness.

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Courage is the difference between fruitfulness and failure, enabling the obedience required to unlock God's mandate. Better to struggle in the Promised Land than to languish in the desert.

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