Category Archives: Leadership

Paul, Barnabas, John Mark and other distractions

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Joe Bassett

“Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in ministry.” II Timothy 4:11 It confounds me what we Christians allow to distract us, even scripture. What do I mean by … Continue reading →

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The Man with Two Watches (repost)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Joe Bassett

“Some of the Pharisees said, ‘This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” John 9:16 Has your initial vision for leadership been cloudy lately? Are you dazed and confused? Bouncing off the walls, sometimes feeling … Continue reading →

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Worry About Your Own Light

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Joe Bassett

“When Peter saw him, he asked, ‘Lord, what about him?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow Me.” (emphasis mine) John 21:21-22 There once were two churches … Continue reading →

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Training to Race, Not Racing to Train

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Joe Bassett

“Everyone who competes in the games goes into training…I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” I Cor. 9:25 & 27 Theres’ … Continue reading →

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Slaves on Horseback and The Resume of Righteousness

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Joe Bassett

“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.” 2 Cor. 11:30 I’m a bit concerned at how often we as Christians use prosperity as the exclusive measure of a successful Christian life.  Please understand … Continue reading →

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