Sticks and Stones…Practical Advice Regarding the Weaponry of Words
Few statements are more untrue than this: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The truth is, words are powerful, because words are spiritual. They can be seeds to produce a harvest of blessing and peace, or swords to wound and destroy a person’s reputation. The world was created by God’s words. That same creative force has been given to us! Kingdoms, nations, businesses, churches, and marriages are either built up or destroyed by words. The writer of Proverbs said: “Death and life are in the… Read More
Embracing Change; Inspiring Transformation
Dear leader… The fruit of leadership is to inspire transformation in others. It’s what we live for – to see people’s lives, marriages, and families transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. If the fruit of leadership is inspiring transformation, the root of leadership is embracing personal change. God does not grant us the blessing of the fruit without first developing the root. I must embrace personal change before I am privileged to inspire transformation. I have been on staff at New Hope Worship Center for over twenty years. For over 12… Read More
Why Leaders Should Embrace Change
“Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go… (Joshua 1:2 ESV) Transition. For a woman in labor, transition means increased pain, followed by the joy of new life. Transition can often be that way – at work, at church, at home – transitions can be somewhat painful, yet they lead to seasons of new life and potential. A leader must embrace change readily. Often, in an effort to minimize the pain of transition, leaders resist change, not realizing they are impeding God’s progressive nature to bring His people into new seasons… Read More
A Courageous Leader
The king took his place of authority beside the pillar and renewed the covenant in the Lord’s presence. He pledged to obey the Lord by keeping all his commands, laws, and decrees with all his heart and soul. He promised to obey all the terms of the covenant that were written in the scroll. (2 Chronicles 34:31 NLT) Despite the fact that he became king when he was only eight years old, Josiah was an incredibly influential leader. He confronted the idolatry of the nation by destroying the high places of idol… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 