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This is the term I heard on a daily basis during my time in the U.S. Army because nothing on a mission ever seemed to go as planned. The same can be said for life in general. There have been so many times which I have though I have had a great plan for something whether it be career or family and I ...

When most of us think of ruts, we have a negative connotation. How many times have we heard someone say "My life is in a rut right now" and we immediately think this person is having a bad time. Structure can be a wonderful thing especially when it comes to honoring God. I must admit I am ...

The thing which really jumped out at me in this section was that an effective shepherd must be present. There is nothing which can take the place of the physical presence when it comes to guarding one's flock against thieves or predators. Absenteeism can be a big pitfall for those involved in minist...

Leaders face the difficult challenge of turning away not only the attacks on themselves but also equipping those who they lead with the tools to do the same. Today's society is nothing less than the devil's playground and one just needs to turn on the television to see how far things have declined a...

In today's society it often seems like we are in a drought. Not necessarily from physical water but rather the Living Water which only God provides. It is easy for people including myself to get into the ebbs and flows of spirituality. There are times which I am completely on fire for God and doing ...

As I was reading Day 13- "The Staff" there was one thing which really jumped out at me. Dr. Laniak states that the staff is a symbol of care. While the staff is still used today by Beduoin tribes, I could not help but think about what would be that symbol of care in today's modern society....