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Christian Gossip: 5 Common Disguises of What Should be an Oxymoron

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T15:07:36-06:00

by Caitlin Meadows Christian gossip. Ponder that term with me for a moment… Shouldn’t it be an oxymoron? Unfortunately, Christian gossip is not an oxymoron. Instead, it is a common sin in the Church. Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see [...]

Christian Gossip: 5 Common Disguises of What Should be an OxymoronLisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T15:07:36-06:00

Five Habits of Jesus-Followers Who Make “Christian Gossip” an Oxymoron

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T14:59:53-06:00

by Caitlin Meadows Gossip. It is to modern Christianity what speeding is to modern society. An infraction at worst. Not even a misdemeanor. We know we’re not supposed to do it and will face consequences if caught, but we comfort ourselves with the reality that everyone does it. It’s convenient. And it’s not as bad as other sins like adultery or theft. Right…? Deep down in our hearts, we know our logic is flawed. Scripture is clear on the subject. Don’t do it. But, we do. From a young age, at least in my life, gossip became a habit. For those of [...]

Five Habits of Jesus-Followers Who Make “Christian Gossip” an OxymoronLisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T14:59:53-06:00

How to Set SMARTER Goals for the New Year

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T14:52:36-06:00

by Mary Meadows It’s that time of year again. A time when many of your friends and family talk about the resolutions they’ve made for the new year. According to some estimates, more than 40 percent of Americans set New Year’s Resolutions.¹ That’s roughly 130 million people setting goals! Perhaps you’ve made some resolutions yourself. Maybe there’s some weight you want to lose, or books you want to read. Maybe you want to make more time for family, or commit to a healthier diet. No matter the goal, beginning a new resolution on January 1 can be an inspiring way to [...]

How to Set SMARTER Goals for the New YearLisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T14:52:36-06:00

Is the Joy of the Lord Your Strength?

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T14:35:15-06:00

by Anita Fedoriw Where is the Joy of the Lord? I feel like I’ve failed my husband because…. I feel like I’ve failed my children because… I feel like I’ve failed my friends because…. Oh, God, I grieve over my past sins, stumblings, and failures, the way I have disappointed You and hurt others in the process. They say as you get older, the more you look back in time. I believe this is true. And as the years go by, while there are many opportunities to do good, there have been many times of not, where I have given into [...]

Is the Joy of the Lord Your Strength?Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-26T14:35:15-06:00

Why Jesus-Followers Should See Themselves as Leaders

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-24T16:18:03-06:00

by Amber Mann Riggs You may not be in the habit of thinking of yourself as a leader. Few of us are. For some, the idea of leadership is intimidating. Others want to lead but don’t feel they are given the opportunity. Some lead in the background without the recognition traditionally associated with leadership. Still others are recognized as leaders but doubt their ability to lead. However, if you are a Christian, whether you hold a title of leadership or not and whether you serve in a position of church leadership or not, there are some very compelling reasons to start thinking of [...]

Why Jesus-Followers Should See Themselves as LeadersLisa Harp Hinds2023-10-24T16:18:03-06:00

Leadership Essentials: Christ-Centered Character

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-24T16:13:10-06:00

by Michael Mancha We all remember the childhood game Follow the Leader. Whatever the leader does, you do. Wherever the leader goes, you go. We all understand leadership from an early age. We experience all kinds of leadership examples in our lives especially in the form of Christian leadership. While there are a number of characteristics vital to Christian leadership, none are more important than character. The character of a Christian leader stands as the basis for their role because character is a reflection of communion with God, it conveys moral authority, and it breeds healthy followers. Character and Communion In [...]

Leadership Essentials: Christ-Centered CharacterLisa Harp Hinds2023-10-24T16:13:10-06:00

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Leadership Lessons from Esther

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-10-17T15:09:06-06:00

by Israel Steinmetz In 1967 screen legend Clint Eastwood starred in one of his best-known films, The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. A few years ago, while reading the book of Esther I discovered how apropos this movie title was to the people around Esther who contributed to her emergence as one of the most important leaders in Scripture. The book of Esther is a drama with three players exercising leadership and a fourth player caught in the middle and faced with a choice, “What kind of leader am I going to be?” The leaders surrounding Esther are Mordecai (the [...]

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Leadership Lessons from EstherLisa Harp Hinds2023-10-17T15:09:06-06:00

Faith of our Mothers: Honoring the Church Mothers

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-09-12T15:16:11-06:00

by Amber Mann Riggs Our eyes would connect at our church service each week as we sought one another out to embrace. Her eyes, tired from the failing health associated with a long-life-well-lived – and mine, exhausted from a lack of sleep well-known to mothers of four young children. Unrelated except through the blood of Christ, she let me call her Grandma Marybell, and I delighted in hearing her South Texas drawl pronounce me a granddaughter. We had only been part of the same congregation for a few years, so over the span of her life we actually spent relatively little [...]

Faith of our Mothers: Honoring the Church MothersLisa Harp Hinds2023-09-12T15:16:11-06:00

How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 2

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T14:05:46-06:00

by Jacquelyn Scott People have been made to feel guilty about their illness. In talking to people at the various meetings and workshops that I have attended, I have heard that some people have left their church because of the way that they or a family member were treated after it was discovered that they had a mental or emotional disturbance. Also, people have been made to feel guilty about their illness in a way that would not be done if they had a physical ailment. Some have turned away from the church Some have turned away from the church because [...]

How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 2Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T14:05:46-06:00

How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 1

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T14:04:24-06:00

by Jacquelyn Scott Forming a network of support and accountability As we transition into the next decade, there is no time to waver between the world and the Kingdom. Those of us who have taken on the mantle of “Christian Leader” must be good stewards of the commission that has been bestowed upon us. The responsibility for being ambassadors of God’s Word is not to be taken lightly. None of us are perfect, but we must strive for perfection in carrying out the duties that have been given us. Having a sound mind is essential to assure that we do no [...]

How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 1Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T14:04:24-06:00

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