Tag: Scott Rodin

This is the sixth of seven blog posts that are excerpted from book, Steward Leader Meditations. It is my heartfelt prayer that this book...

Leaders may be described as curving inward toward themselves and their own interests or curving outwards towards others. How do we achieve the convex shape of the leader who is “curved outward” toward those they lead and serve?

Imagine the following scene. You take your car into a repair shop because it is not running well. After a thorough check your mechanic...

The mood in the meeting tent was thick with anger, disbelief and frustration. Ten trained leaders were ready for action. Ten warriors were prepared...

Steward leaders must understand the significant impact they have on their organizational culture. To help us think about that impact, consider the concept of...

What does Paul mean by the term, “life that is truly life”? What other life would we seek to “take hold of”? The implication is that any other form of life that is not founded on generosity and a desire to be rich in good deeds is counterfeit life. That is a powerful and disturbing teaching. Are we willing to take it seriously? If so, we may be surprised by the message of hope that lies within it.

What does it look like when God’s Spirit is poured out on a people willing to surrender everything back to Him? There seems to be some common characteristics that mark these times of extraordinary fellowship and the palpable presence of God. This is a glimpse of the Christian community that will stand and boldly proclaim the name of Jesus in our age.

Ever feel like your life is a constant battle? Want three keys to turning those battles into minor skirmishes? These battles are where the enemy seeks to render us ineffective in our work for our Lord. Scott reminds us that God is the owner of all aspects of a true leader’s life and calling. Releasing the ownership of these aspects to God’s capable hands gives the leader a great freedom from slavery to the responsibilities. This way of leadership is a journey of disciplined practice that leads to selflessness and being more Christ-like.

Fall follows Summer, which follows Spring and time marches on just as God designed. He limited time for us in set hours in a day, and set days in a week. We think there are not enough hours in a day, but God knew before He created time how mankind would use it. Scott discusses some poignant points about time management, and notes that pride may be the greatest weakness regarding the use of our time.

I want to challenge Christ followers to make unequivocal commitments to stop doing three things that rob us of the full life God created us to live.

We must not deny or ignore the fact that if we are followers of Jesus Christ living in this world, we are engaged daily in a great spiritual battle.

God is more concerned with who we are, and who we are becoming in Him, than the work we produce each day.

How you measure success in this life will dictate the way you live and the legacy you will leave.

Have you become so busy trying to change the world for Christ that you have no time for Christ to change you?

We are called to be one kingdom people, which means cultivating a holy, reverent fear of God.

What is your response to Jesus’ invitation to embrace the kingdom of heaven and follow Him?