by joshuarivers | Jul 30, 2012 | Personal Growth
It’s the age-old question that philosophers have sought an answer for. Theories have been developed. Ideas have been passed on. But why are you here? I have never read “A Purpose Driven Life” or any of the other spin-off books. But we all need a sense of purpose in...
by joshuarivers | Jul 23, 2012 | Education, Leadership, Personal Growth
Lead by following. This may sound like a contradictory statement, but a good leader is also a good follower. Some people may think that a leader is always the one out front, taking charge. No need to ask directions. No need to slow down. Definitely no need to have...
by joshuarivers | Jul 20, 2012 | Misc.
Previous post: What is Grace? (Ephesians 4:7) But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. One of the most amazing things about the grace of God is that it is available grace. It is available to anyone and everyone. Paul says...
by joshuarivers | Jul 16, 2012 | Leadership, Personal Growth
A few years ago, my family and I had been praying and searching for God’s will for our lives. I was the assistant/youth pastor at a church, but the pastor was going through a divorce and he felt that he should remain as pastor. I didn’t agree with his...
by joshuarivers | Jul 14, 2012 | Misc.
Genesis 6:8 “But Noah found grace in the eye of the Lord.” We talk about grace – we are saved by grace, we live by grace, and so on. But what exactly is grace? What do we do to deserve grace? What can we do to get more grace? Grace is not something that we can buy...
