Leadership as Ministry – Your Sphere of Influence
Leadership as Ministry – Your Sphere of Influence By Eldon Kibbey The Six Words That Define Your Mission Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a ministry. And it can be boiled down to six essential words: Love God, Love People, Make Disciples. This isn’t just for pastors or missionaries—it’s the calling for every person, […]
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3:3: “Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” The phrase born again can be confusing. Many people grow up in church, participate in religious rituals, and stay involved in ministry — yet still wonder what it truly […]
Leadership at Work: Serving Christ in the Everyday
Leadership at Work: Serving Christ in the Everyday Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us: “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men… It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” Leadership at work isn’t just for managers or executives. It begins with our own attitude — how we wake up, […]
Transformation: Becoming a New Creation
Transformation: Becoming a New Creation Romans 12:2 urges us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Think of the caterpillar becoming a butterfly — an incredible metamorphosis designed by God. The same word, metamorphoō, is used in Scripture to describe the transformation that happens when we […]
Men as Leaders: Restoring God’s Design
Men as Leaders: Restoring God’s Design From the very beginning, God created men to lead. Genesis 1:26 tells us that He made man in His image to rule and steward creation with love and responsibility. But leadership faltered in the Garden of Eden. When Adam stood silently as Eve was deceived, he abandoned the role […]
Relational Goodness: God at Work in Every Circumstance
Relational Goodness: God at Work in Every Circumstance Romans 8:28 assures us that “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” From the very beginning, God designed us for relationship with Him. He walked with Adam and Eve, covenanted with […]
Breaking Up the Fallow Ground
Breaking Up the Fallow Ground Hosea 10:12 tells us to “Sow with a view to righteousness, reap in accordance with kindness; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the LORD until He comes to rain righteousness on you.” This is an invitation to repentance and renewal. Like a farmer plowing untouched […]
When Life Hurts: Moving from “Why?” to “Who?”
When Life Hurts: Moving from “Why?” to “Who?” When tragedy strikes, our first question is often “Why?” Why did this happen? Why them? Why now? But after experiencing the loss of three of my four children, I discovered that “Why?” isn’t the question that brings healing. A better question is, “God, what are You trying […]
God’s Way with Words: The Power in the Smallest Phrases
God’s Way with Words: The Power in the Smallest Phrases By Eldon Kibbey When we study the Bible, it’s easy to focus on the big moments—creation, miracles, and bold declarations. But often, the most profound truths are tucked into just a few words: “the stars also.” Genesis 1:16 tells us that God made the sun […]
Perception vs. Reality: Seeing with God’s Eyes
Perception vs. Reality: Seeing with God’s Eyes By Eldon Kibbey In Numbers 13, 12 men scouted the Promised Land. Ten returned with fear; two returned with faith. Caleb said, “We should by all means go up… we will surely overcome it.” But the others replied, “We are not able.” Their perception became their reality—but it […]