Two of the words that have been translated “salvation” or “saved” in the New Testament writings are “sozo” and “soteria.” Both are translated in a variety of ways, including “health,” “salvation,” “deliver,” and “save.” It is important as we think about the salvation offered by the Lord, that though He did come to save or deliver us from sin, He didn’t come to deliver or save us from problems. He […]

In his book “Leaders Eat Last,”* Simon Sinek told a story about a former undersecretary of defense who came to a revelation about the differences between personhood and position. The man was invited to speak at a large conference. He was met at the airport, escorted to his hotel room where he had already been checked in, and picked up the next morning to be carried to the conference. He […]

Look back and see How the kingdom you came from Surrendered to your God. Look back and see How the blood of the lamb saved you From the grip of death. Look back and see How the water that saved you Destroyed your enemies. But don’t look back very long, Or you’ll return to being a slave! Don’t look back very long – You must look forward to get home! […]

Mountains are exposed to all the harshness nature can offer. Wind, sun, rain, snow, ice, earthquakes, meteorites, and lightning batter them before moving on to the lower targets. The valleys between the mountains benefit from the damage sustained by the mountains, which are sometimes simply laid bare and broken. When we are called to leadership, we are thrust out into an open place that can make us earlier targets than […]