Brilliant sunshine.
Sweet summer breezes.
Fresh scent of wind blown laundry.
Dried lavender sachets.
Water. Sparkling lakes, powerful ocean waves and serenity on the Sound.
Iced sweet tea. More iced sweet tea.
Lounging in the lawn chairs, soaking up the sun rays.
Marveling at the countless shades of blue in the sky.
A marathon of reading – magazines, books, newspapers.
Finding time for fellowship with friends and family.
What was your favorite part of summer?
IN OTHER WORDS – From John Maxwell’s book, “Acquiring and keeping good people is a leader’s most important task.”
“There is no success without a successor.”
“The more people you lead, the more leaders you need.”
Leadership in our churches is often an area we overlook.
Perhaps we think this happens naturally and things simply fall into place. Not!
I highly recommend John Maxwell’s book on leadership for anyone involved in ministry.
Have you read a good book lately on leadership?
We meet them as early as Pre-School days and as late as those living in Senior Centers. They are often identified by their loud voices, usually raised above the crowd. Opinionated, stubborn and at times, just downright mean! I know you’ll find this hard to believe, but we even find them in…gasp….church pews.
Some are very obvious as stated above. But the scary type are the more subtle characters. The ones who manipulate behind the scenes. They want things done their way and they are determined to make it happen no matter who gets hurt in the process. I bet you’re thinking of someone right now who fits this description!
Give in to their manipulation? Allow them to sway your personal opinion? Perhaps the best way to deal with bullies is to ignore them. Avoid getting pulled into their drama. Resist getting tangled in long conversations where you find yourself agreeing to things you never wanted to do. Stand firm in your own beliefs and convictions. Refuse to be intimidated. Pray for God’s wisdom!
Have you had a bully in your life?
