Spiritual Leadership Posts

Growing, Not “Moaning”!

  I have to tell you, my Heavenly Father has a sense of humor sometimes that brings joy to our relationship.  This past week, I was on a prayer walk.  Yes, if you see me walking along the path... Read More »

…hope…trust…wait…

This past week, I was led to Isaiah 40:31 ESV which states: “but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall... Read More »

“Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been having high winds periodically in our city.  As I’ve reflected upon these winds, I’ve also been struck by the comfort and sense of safety I’ve been experiencing as I stand at the window... Read More »

“finding blessings in the closed door”.

As many of my readers know, over the past year or so, we’ve been intentionally pursuing leadership roles in the local church.  The reasons are many; however, most importantly, have centered around a sense that God is calling Lisa... Read More »

“…what if the fire was truly burning…”

One of the blessings God has given me is this memorable video of my son, heyarnold22, singing with @RhettMorehouse in worship a few years ago.  In fact, I’ve posted it multiple times in the past for which many of you... Read More »

God often disrupts our plans….

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the closing ceremony of a teen girls retreat which my wife aided in facilitating.  During the closing ceremony, all the girls (approximately 50) were given the opportunity to share what the... Read More »

Don’t force it!

One of the biggest challenges I’ve personally had in my walk with The Lord is waiting upon Him and not forcing things to happen.  While this is difficult for most Christians, for those with  “Kingly” personalities like myself, its... Read More »

How effective is the internet in spreading the Gospel?

Over the past few years, a conversation that I’ve found myself in on a regular basis centers around “how effective is the internet in spreading the Gospel?”  Historically, the Gospel has spread face-to-face starting from the very beginning and... Read More »

What’s really important?

Viewing my social media feed over the past couple days, one of the things that has caught my attention are people posting their Top 10 Blog Post of 2015.  Periodically, I look back at statistics to see which post... Read More »

Go for the base hit versus swinging for the home run

A few weeks ago, I was reading “The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert” by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield who tells the story of how she “boldly declared” herself lesbian and shares her journey into Christian faith.  While the book... Read More »