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TTP – Vision and Leadership

[…]what we say, and do the right thing even when no one is watching. From verse 13 of chapter 15 of John’s Gospel, Jesus tells us, “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” That illustrates service before self for all time. We pledge to lay down our lives for our friends, our nation. That’s what we do. In addition, according to Paul in his epistle to the church at Ephesus, chapter 6, verse 7, “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” Yes, excellence in all we do-giving […]

Follow Me

[…]leadership for His disciples. This redefinition came on the heels of a request by James and John to be seated on the right and left of Jesus in Heaven. Upon hearing of the brothers’ request, the other disciples became upset and began to quarrel. Jesus gathered them and said, “…’whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all'” (Mark 10:44 RSV). Serve others if you want to lead. This new concept was hard to swallow then and still is today, because of the self-focused tendency of human […]

Wrestling with Depression

[…]Counselor to be with you forever…. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you” (John 14:16-18). Stop focusing on what not to do, and turn your efforts towards doing the right things. Let go of the “shoulds” that are self-imposed or from others. Be honest about who you are and the struggles you face. Ask for forgiveness and forgive others. It lightens your load! When I think I am worthless, helpless, and hopeless, our Heavenly Father reminds me that I was worth the death of His Son on the cross. God loves me more than I […]
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