by Bill Elliff | Jul 27, 2018 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
When Solomon was old, his wives turned his heart away after other gods; and his heart was not wholly devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been (1 Kings 11:4 NASB). He was the wisest man in the world, made so by God. How could this happen?...
by Bill Elliff | Jul 13, 2018 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
All the people were quarreling throughout all the tribes of Israel…. Thus [David] turned the hearts of all the men of Judah as one man (2 Samuel 19:9, 14 NASB). There is a price to leadership. Leaders cannot just do “whatever they want,” because others are...
by Bill Elliff | Jun 22, 2018 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine (1 Samuel 17:48 NASB). David is a stunning example of true faith. While the rest of Israel’s army was cowering at the...
by Bill Elliff | Jun 15, 2018 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
Who are you? This is one of the most important questions in the world. For most, I don’t think it can be settled early. It often takes years to become genuinely self-aware, to know who you really are. John the Baptist knew. When asked by others, “Who are you?” and...
by Bill Elliff | Jun 1, 2018 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
God led the Israelites to a great victory through a man named Gideon. It was done in such a way, by God’s direction, that no man could take the credit. Only God could be worshiped as He led Gideon to pare down his army from 33,000 men to 300 and win a victory against...
