I love being challenged to be better. I love discovering the deep things of God’s character. It always strikes deep at the core of what holds me back from experiencing God more fully. “…God has chosen the world’s foolish things to shame the wise and God has chosen the world’s weak things to shame the…
Author: Nick Meeder
Jesus, in John 5:19, said that He only does what He sees the Father doing. Wow, let’s be honest, how many of us see what the Father is doing? And, when we do see it, how many of us actually participate? Today, start being effective in spreading God’s love and generosity by asking Him to…
When my wife and I sit down to partake of a meal together, we always try to reflect on God’s provision. You and I live in an abundantly blessed country. We are so blessed that we are not preoccupied with surviving. We don’t have to wonder if we will eat, but when, what or where. We…
I’m constantly looking for new strategies or information on how to be more productive, or live with intentionality and purpose. Somehow, I seem to forget that Jesus Christ was the best example on how I should live my life before God, after all, He was and is God! So, what did Jesus do? He did…
Ever feel overwhelmed from too many things vying for your time and attention? Don’t you wish you could “do it all”? If you want to prevent burn out there are four things you must grasp. You decide who or what gets your time – When you acknowledge that you decide what or who gets your time,…
I hate working when it feels like it is purposeless. Do you ever feel that way? Do you feel that the only reason you go to work is because you have to to make a living? I believe that most people dread work because they feel no sense of purpose. Many spend time trying to…
Part of being the leader is shaping people’s understanding of “why.” This is also part of communicating consistently with your team, children, or spouse. When people don’t know why they’re doing what they’re doing, people die, maybe not physically, but emotionally and intellectually. When you create vision for the future, if you define it, if…
Discipline is difficult. It doesn’t come easy to us. Discipline is getting yourself to do something you don’t feel like doing, to get an outcome that is beneficial. Discipline isn’t fun, but I like what it produces. Leaders are those who can discipline themselves to consistently show up to work on time. Leaders are those…
Nothing is more destructive to relationships than lack of quality communication. The ability to understand each person and desire to empathize and truly connect is key for any leader trying to influence people around them. Want to know how to destroy your marriage, try not communicating. Want to destroy your organizations’ internal productivity and desire…
Have you ever marveled at the Israelites’ historical journey out of Egypt and all the events up to the exiles? I recently read through the whole story, not all at once, but over a few months, and it is astounding to me how stupid the Israelites were. A typical pattern emerged: God delivers them, they…