The Bible’s Advice for Change Leaders

Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.' I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise. - Grace Hopper
“Why do you cut off the ends of a roast before cooking it?” a husband asked his wife. “Because my mother did it that way,” she responded with a smile.

Curious, the husband called the wife’s mother and asked her the same question. When she gave an identical answer, he called his wife’s grandmother. The moment the elderly grandmother heard the question, she laughed and said, “I don’t know why they cut off the ends of the roast, but I did it that way because a full roast wouldn’t fit into my pan.”

Most organization practices start with good reason. But some continue because “that’s the way we’ve always done it.” What does the Bible say about change and innovation?

Let’s see what we can learn from Week 33 of the NIV Leadership Bible. Click here to continue.

Are you a Spender, a Waster, or an Investor?

God's Investment Strategy

Are you a spender, a waster, or an investor…of your time, talent, and treasure? Week 32 of the NIV Leadership Bible focuses on the leadership skill of Stewardship.

This week’s devotions made me take a hard look at how I’ve spent my time over the past several weeks. For the last part of July, we took a family vacation to Colorado (or God’s country, as some people say). It was peaceful and relaxing…and making memories with our 3 kids was definitely priceless. I’d characterize those weeks as time well invested.

Then, I returned to work with a variety of issues needing immediate attention…then after work, my wife and I carefully coordinated our schedule, as we shuffled our kids to their evening activities: Katy to her clarinet lessons; Cody to his football practice; and Tanner to his karate practice. At times, life seems crazy busy…but I don’t feel like I’m wasting my time…

Let’s get a Biblical perspective on God’s investment strategies. Click here to continue.