Praying hands? Serving hands? True leader's hands? Closeup of clasped hands, dirty from tending the garden.

Submit to such as these women

The greetings in Paul’s New Testament letters – the ones translators have altered and we often bypass – affirm women, as well as men, who minister as true servant leaders.

A person takes a walk, alone, by a blue sea toward an orange sunset.

Have a Daniel heart

Throughout his life, Daniel continued to follow God, regardless who did or did not go with him. You too be blessed with a Daniel heart.

One man following another man at sunset by the sea

When Christian leaders omit the obvious

Even a cursory look at all levels of leadership in US churches, denominations, networks and ministries reveals that what should be foundational is often absent. Many leaders do not know how to follow God.

Sunset walk by the lake: Be still to hear God.

Hear God’s voice

Living life well requires following God. Leading others well requires following God. Following God requires hearing God. Yet, usually, our Lord doesn’t speak in an audible voice. We can’t hear…