18. Pray Unceasingly Pray continually alone and with others Our sin lies in nothing else but in loving what you hate and hating what you love. I confess, eternal God, that I have constantly loved what you hate and hated what you love. But today I cry out in the presence of your mercy: grant [...]

18. Pray Unceasingly Pray continually alone and with others Jesus, my Lord, beloved Jesus, true God and searcher of the secrets of the heart, you know I love you better than the earth and all that is in it. You are dearer to me than heaven and earth. My heart desires to love you more. [...]

17. Study Scripture Discover and apply the truths of Scripture in various settings Servant leaders spend time with the Word, daily. The Word is alive—it works on us, all the while we’re working on it. I just came across this tool for receiving the Word audibly. Daily Audio Bible is a daily reading of the [...]

11. Build the Community Help groups be transformed into Christian communities My staffmate, Bekah Freed, has come up with what I think is a BRILLIANT idea. In her role as Director of High School and Young Adult Ministries, using her passion for running, she has decided to do some of her runs in the neighborhood [...]

18. Pray Unceasingly Pray continually alone and with others Eternal Light, throughout all ages shining, shine once again upon this heart of mine. Thy flaming glory knoweth no declining—rekindle now my waning light by Thine.  – Dwight Bradley

1. Set the Example Follow the example of Jesus Christ and behave in ways consistent with that of a servant leader The Classic KINDLE cluster that I am a part of is reading “The Emotionally Healthy Church” by Peter Scazzero. I highly recommend it! One of the the things it talks about is that leaders [...]

16. Embrace Sabbath Living Eagerly worship, partake in Holy Communion, and nurture additional behaviors which foster spiritual renewal & rest In an effort to get the work of the Lord done, we often lose contact with the Lord of the work. —A.W. Tozer Ain’t it the truth? Today, may we not lose contact with the [...]