The term “leadership” is used in a variety of ways in today’s world, but what does that really mean? Today’s society says you can be called a leader in one area, and not be one in another. For example, former President Bill Clinton was the leader of the free world and yet he was an adulterer. He had multiple affairs with other women. He wasn’t a leader in the marriage nor was he as a father. So what is leadership anyway? In the church, it’s called servant leadership, where you serve the people and put God and others first. When you give up the right to your own opinions, you become a “fireman” instead of an “arsonist”. You put out fires instead of adding fuel to them. Too many today think that leadership is getting your own way and doing what you want, regardless of how it affects others. Really, leadership is leading people. In fact, the lowest level of leadership is saying, “I’m the boss, and you better do what I say and never disagree with me”. That’s called positional leadership, where people follow you because they have to, not because they want to. The highest form is servant leadership where people follow you because they want to and respect you. You treat them well. Let’s strive to be servant leaders in every area of our lives.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

All of us deal with insecurities at some point in our lives. We should recognize them and learn to overcome them. A secure person knows who they are and isn’t threatened by the brilliance and growth of other people. They are comfortable with their place in the world, but are still ambitious. They strive towards their goals while refusing to drag those around them down. Insecurity refers to not feeling sure about oneself, who they are or what they believe in. An insecure person is a vulnerable person who is easily shaped by the views, opinions and ideas of others because they’re uncertain about their own values. They’re unwilling to question the ideas of others or stand up for themselves. We can now see the symptoms of insecurity and can now begin to deal with it. Why is it so important? We don’t want to live and make decisions based on our insecurities, or what others are saying or doing, but based on sound thinking. Be of sound mind.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

Kindness makes you happy and happiness makes you kind. The statistics are clear: studies conclude that doing acts of kindness and volunteering makes you healthier. Alan Luke documented his study that concluded that a clear cause-and-effect relationship existed between helping and good health. Helping contributes to the maintenance of good health and it can decrease the psychological and physical effect of diseases and disorders (serious and minor). Performing kind acts reverses feelings of depression and provides a social connection. It also reduces feelings of hostility and isolation that can cause conditions such as stress, overeating and ulcers. These are only a few of the findings. When we do kind acts and help out others, it is beneficial and healthy for our lives. Actually, this reveals what God already knew. When we volunteer and do intentional acts of kindness, we’ll be healthier spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. So as we go through our days, let’s practice kindness whenever and wherever we can.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

When you think of all the things that could make you happy, have you ever considered doing kind acts for others as one of them? Studies have shown that doing things for others will cause you to be happier than doing things for yourself. It showed people are actually happier by doing intentional acts of kindness for others than going out and spending money or doing something for themselves. As we give of ourselves in blessing and helping someone else, it will cause more happiness in our lives. Selfishness or not caring for others is a deterrent to being happy. When it comes to God, He really knows what’s best for our spiritual and emotional health. It’s up to us to walk in it. Many people are looking for happiness. Maybe beginning to do kind acts towards one another would be a good start. The Bible says we are to let our light shine before men that our Father in Heaven would be glorified. In return, God helps us as we purpose to please Him. Happier people are kind people and kind people are happier people.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

As I conclude the series, “Money Talks,” it has been interesting to hear all of the testimonies that are already coming in from people who have decided to honor God by putting Him first in the area of their finances. The only way to put Him first is to begin to tithe (give Him [the church]) the first 10% of what you make. II Corinthians 9:6-7 talks about giving and the attitude that should accompany it. It’s amazing what can happen in our lives for the good when we obey the Word of God. If our money isn’t right, the other areas of our lives won’t seem to be right either. When we get it right with our money, everything else will work itself out. God wants to be first in every area. In Exodus 20:3 the first commandment God gives says, “You shall have no other gods before me.” Anything we put before God immediately takes a position that belongs only to Him. Whatever keeps us from doing what He asks is a violation of the first commandment. In the area of money there seems to be a block or an unwillingness to trust and submit; to be obedient to God’s Word. The Bible says to trust Him in this area and see if He won’t open the windows of Heaven and pour out a blessing you can’t even contain (Malachi 3:10-11).

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com