I have been following the blog of a couple of ladies who have left the faith because of the guilt laden and legalistic (and I will say heretical) patriarchy movement festering the corners of Christianity. Their courage and faith journey is documented with humor and poignant sorrow. I am rebuked and strengthened by their words.… Read More Imbalanced and Evil Christianity
I’ve been thinking and thinking about leadership per my post here. I ask myself this: “What is it that makes people follow others?” “Some leaders didn’t want to lead, but were “forced” into it by necessity. So, its not always desire to lead that makes a leader.” “Some leaders are notoriously bad at management, so… Read More Follow the Leader
“Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. I don’t think you’re deceitful or vain, do you?” How’s that for a pick up line? Those are the words Scott Resnick wrote me fifteen years ago in college. I will never forget his wit. Scott died… Read More Radical Man!
My pastor asked me about using the program I run at church as a means to train leaders for our church and community. As a result, I’ve been contemplating the difference between a leader and a follower. For my benefit, I’d like to do a series of posts exploring specific traits that a person can… Read More Thinking about Leading
Do you hear gossip? If you allow slander in your presence, you are an accessory. You are enabling sinful communication when you have the power to end it. How do you stop it? Speak up Here are some ideas on how to stop the conversation. “Okay, this conversation is going somewhere I don’t want to… Read More It takes two to gossip
Kay Bonikowsky 