Relationships Matter – Proverbs 1:8-15
Why Your Friendships Matter More Than You Think We’ve all heard the saying: “You become who you hang around with.” While this principle is often preached to teenagers, it’s equally true for adults. The relationships we choose and the people we allow to influence our lives have profound consequences for our spiritual journey. What Does…
Read MoreWhat will you do with Jesus – Luke 23:1-7
What Will You Do With Jesus? Four Characters and Their Life-Changing Decisions Life is full of choices, but some decisions carry eternal weight. While we make countless daily choices—from where to eat lunch to what to wear—there are three decisions that truly shape our entire existence: what we’ll do with our lives, who we’ll marry,…
Read MoreWill You Stand With Jesus – Luke 22:47-51
Will You Stand with Jesus When It Matters Most? Standing for Jesus seems like an easy commitment to make in the comfort of church, surrounded by fellow believers. But what happens when you’re faced with real-world situations where your faith is challenged, mocked, or even threatened? The story of Peter’s three denials offers powerful lessons…
Read MoreRunning to Win – Notes from “The Way to Win”
Running to Win — Learning to Compete in the Christian Life I Corinthians 9:24 Sports have always been a part of my life. I played, I coached, and I discovered something about myself along the way — I love to win. I love competition. I love the tight games. I love seeing hard work and…
Read MoreWhat Parenting Style Are You?
Which Parenting Style Are You Leaning Toward? A note to EBC Parents As Christian parents, we all desire to raise our children in a way that honors God. But often, without even realizing it, many of us lean toward a certain parenting style — and that approach shapes the direction of our homes more than…
Read MoreWhat Actually Makes A Home Christian?
What Actually Makes a Home “Christian”? A note to EBC parents “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:”Psalm 127:1 We hear a lot in churches about having a Christian home. Every parent wants to raise their children in a godly environment — a place where faith is lived, not…
Read MoreThe Real Goal of Parenting – notes from Making Home Work
What Is the Goal of Parenting? A note to EBC parents Becoming a parent is one of the greatest privileges God gives us — and one of the greatest responsibilities we will ever carry. Parenting fills our hearts with joy, laughter, and purpose… but it can also be exhausting, stretching, and sometimes overwhelming. We love…
Read MoreIntegrity – Notes from Developing the Leader Within
The Most Important Ingredient of Leadership: Integrity Every leader needs skill. Every leader needs vision. But without one foundational ingredient, everything else collapses.That ingredient is integrity. Integrity is simple — my words and my actions match.It means I am the same person in private that I claim to be in public. No divided loyalties. No…
Read MoreLeading with Clarity – notes from Developing the Leader Within
Lead With Clarity: Mastering Priorities for Greater Impact Leaders, One of the most valuable skills you can ever develop is the ability to prioritize well. Your priorities determine your direction — and your direction determines your impact. Busy leaders often don’t struggle with a lack of activity, but with a lack of focus. When everything…
Read MoreFive Levels of Leadership – From John Maxwell
The Five Levels of Leadership — Notes from Developing the Leader Within You Dear Leader, We’ve all heard the phrase, “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” but the real question most people wrestle with is this: What is leadership? Many believe leadership is tied to a title, position, or office — yet we’ve all seen…
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