1-7-24: Exceptional Work

“Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.” Daniel 6:3 God’s favor and blessing on Daniel are seen once again in verse 2. Darius selects Daniel to be one of the three overseers of the satraps. Thus… Continue reading 1-7-24: Exceptional Work

1-6-24:120 Satraps

“It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel.The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss.“ Daniel 6:1-2 Daniel Chapter 6 jumps begins with the Medes and Persians organizing the Babylonian kingdom they had just… Continue reading 1-6-24:120 Satraps

1-4-24: God Became Man

“For our sake he made Him to be sin who knew no sin,so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 A prominent plastic surgeon, Maxwell Maltz, tells the following story. There once was a man who had a beautiful wife and family. He lovedher deeply as she did him.… Continue reading 1-4-24: God Became Man

1-2-24: “The Demons Tremble”

“You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demonsbelieve and tremble!” James 2:19 Today there are people who say they do not believe in God. They are not concerned about an after life or facing accountability for their lives or their sin. There are many more people who say they believe… Continue reading 1-2-24: “The Demons Tremble”

Why Leaders Can’t Lead: The Demise of Talent

Warren Bennis in his classic book, Why Leaders Can’t Lead: The Unconscious Conspiracy Continues, discussed the forces that impact leaders and diminished their ability to lead. Bennis knew that the environment in which a leader operates impacts his or her ability to lead. A great leader in one setting may be totally ineffective in a… Continue reading Why Leaders Can’t Lead: The Demise of Talent