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Today, businesses in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of today are no longer traditional approaches to leadership. The role of leaders has changed greatly, and a new kind of leadership is needed that can inspire and motivate employees in today's workplace.One of the main challenges facing leaders in this age and time is how to adapt within the changing dynamics of work. Remote working is now becoming popular, meaning that leaders have to come up with innovative ways of engaging their teams from a distance. Also, there are more diverse teams today as seen in terms of both culture and skill sets. This kind of diversity brings new perspectives and opportunities for innovation but also calls for adaptability and inclusiveness from leaders.Still, employees' expectations have been drastically altered over time. Employees now want not just work but meaningful jobs that accord with their principles while making a difference. They value transparency, open communication, and having a sense of purpose at work. Leaders must therefore recognize these changing expectations so that they can create environments in which inspiration and motivation can be fostered.Henceforth, iconic leadership has emerged as a viable remedy within this environment. Iconic leaders know it is important to deeply connect with members of their team thereby inspiring them into achieving great things. They go beyond traditional leadership methods even as they exhibit qualities such as authenticity, vision and emotional intelligence among many others. As such, they become role models who can ignite the passion and drive within their employees.In this book we will explore the transformative power associated with iconic leadership. We shall look at different aspects relating leadership psychology such as theories and concepts behind employee inspiration or motivation among other factors. Additionally, we shall provide practical strategies together with actionable advice that may assist readers develop their own iconic leadership style.Becoming an iconic leader is accompanied by some obstacles along the way. It calls for self-reflection, resilience in addition to confronting one's own limitations. However, these challenges often teach us valuable lessons as we experience self-discovery and personal growth, which will not only make us great leaders but also role models of influence.In this journey together, let's embrace a changing landscape of leadership and commit ourselves to forging a new path towards employee inspiration. In this way, we will create positive and empowering work environments that allow people to flourish and develop their full potential. Traditional approaches to leadership in organizations have been largely based on autocratic leadership styles where leaders rely on hierarchical structures and top down decision making. They may have served well enough in the past but they are increasingly being realized to be ineffective as the workplace is rapidly changing today.One of the major weaknesses of traditional leadership approaches is that they tend to discourage employee engagement and creativity. Autocratic style leaders make decisions with minimal input from their team members leading to lack of ownership and buy-in. This can result in reduced motivation levels thus causing an indifferent workforce thereby impacting productivity and innovation negatively.

Pain in life and leadership is inevitable but invaluable as a teacher. In the Lessons from the School of Pain: Activation Journal, author and leadership expert Sam Chand equips leaders to recognize, process, and grow from their pain.Through this activation journal, you'll be equipped to:Detect and cure "leadership leprosy,"Respond effectively to external challenges,Find the root cause and purpose behind their pain,React with newfound tenacity,And so much more!How will you respond to pain? Will you run from it, or let it be your greatest teacher?

What can we learn from contemporary writers about keeping public conversation compassionate, vigorous, faithful, and life-giving?Those who want to avoid simplistic partisan rhetoric and use words in a challenging, spirited way need practical strategies. This book offers a range of them. Drawing upon the work of exemplary contemporary writers, Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict shows how to speak and write clearly and generously. For example, we can attend more carefully to the effects of metaphors, recognize and avoid glib euphemisms, define terms in ways that retrieve core meanings and revitalize them, and enrich our sense of history by deft use of allusion. Contemporary readers are awash in many words that have been cheapened and profaned. But with deliberate use of intelligence and grace we can redeem their "sacramentality"--humanely uttered words can convey life-giving clarity and compassion. Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict is an homage to outstanding wordsmiths who have achieved that potential and an invitation to follow them in making well-chosen words instruments of peace.

Might pregnancy form women just as much as children? When we talk about pregnancy, we too often end up talking clinically and sentimentally. Pregnancy is medical details and a whirl of emotions. It is vitamins and baby showers and feelings. But it is so much more. In Showing, Agnes Howard takes us beyond clinical reductionism and fluffy sentimentality to show us how to take pregnancy seriously as hard but important work. It is not just a bodily process, she argues, but an active work of care--one that underscores the generosity and mutual dependence we all require in order to live. It is an act of "radical hospitality" that shows us all what it means to be human. Howard delves into prenatal care literature from the Christian tradition to find images and vocabulary that elevate and honor pregnancy--not only for the benefit of expectant parents, but also their communities and the church. Taking pregnancy seriously does not entail viewing it as a woman's only role or romanticizing it. Instead, Showing maintains that thinking well about pregnancy can help not only childbearing women but all who surround them understand how to live together more faithfully.

And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd. -Ezekiel 34:5 (KJV)"Scattering is a result of the absence of a shepherd. Destinies become fragmented in the absence of a shepherd, and visions are destroyed because of the absence of a shepherd. The primary goal of this book is for you to receive the Lord into your life as the Shepherd, the Good Shepherd, the Chief Shepherd."Secondly, there is a need for a clear understanding among believers that the absence of growth in our walk with God means the presence of decay in our spiritual life. Growth is required, healthy growth is essential, and consistent growth is a necessity in our walk with God."Your current level is never the final level of Christian growth. There is always more to God than your current place or position in Him. LET'S GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL!" - Emmanuel Umosen

Prayer Wall Writeable Scripture Art Book is a companion edition to the Peace Wall scripture art book, designed especially for you to write in your own prayers and verses as a special keepsake.

In this book Rob Richards seeks to discover the answers to probing questions such as: Are Jewish people still the 'chosen people'? Why are some Christians so excited about Israel? Whats does the Bible have to say about the covenants and the promised Messiah? What does it mean to be 'joint heirs' with Israel? How do events in Israel today fit in with biblical prophecy? The role of the Land and People of Israel has continuously been neglected by most of Christendom. It has also been said that Israel is the missing link in systematic theology. The result is that the church has often not only perpetrated an anti-Judaic polemic but has also failed to understand the significance of 'covenant'. This book contains the key to understanding God's continued purposes for both he Jewish people and the church. Rob Richards' book is one of the most significant works written on the subject'. The Rev. Canon Andrew White. I recommend Rob Richards book to you with all my heart. Together we have studied, questioned, debated...perhaps it is no surprise that we have been drawn to the story of a nation whose very name means 'he who struggles with God'. Adrian Snell, musician and songwriter.

For years, psychedelics were my religion. The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever tells my deeply intimate story of psychedelic devastation and spiritual rescue. I finally found The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever--in the last place I thought to look.

Prayers, poetry, and Scripture for a life in the garden In A Bit of Earth, Andrea G. Burke looks at the seasonal practice and common grace of gardening through a devotional lens. Part memoir, part prayer book, A Bit of Earth weaves care and intent through moments of ordinary living. This book is a lifelong resource of Scripture, poetry, and prose on the life of faith for contemplatives, gardeners, and believers. God walks in the garden at the cool of the day. The Lord is with us when we dream about what plants to grow and when we drag our feet to pull weeds. He is with us when we preserve the fruit of our hard labors. He is with us even when we weep at the desolate, snowbound landscape of winter. Whether you're new to gardening or already have a green thumb, anyone can learn how to garden and cultivate the soil of their hearts through A Bit of Earth.

The Greek term that Matthew uses to quote Jesus's call for us to be perfect is the same word used by St. Paul and St. Peter in their letters which we translate as mature. St. Paul tells us we are called to the "complete measure of the stature" that belongs to Christ: spiritual, emotional, moral, and intellectual maturity. How do we get there? Our Lord also teaches we are to be forgiving "seventy times seven times." Does anyone find that easy? We are also called to examine our own consciences to discover if we need to "leave our gifts at the altar" and go and make amends. Now there is a challenge. In this book, Fr. Tuohey uses Scripture, the writing of the early church fathers, his professional experience, the Twelve Steps of AA, and his personal struggles with Jesus's call to perfection to share the insights he has gained. They are shared here in the hopes it might be helpful to others as well.

This book is a must-read for any person or church looking to promote and encourage personal growth, spiritual maturity through personal reflection, and for those looking to develop successful small-group ministries.A life of reflection is essential for spiritual growth. In this book, Rev. D. writes on topics that he has experienced/encountered in church and in life, sharing his thoughts and conclusions. He has made himself vulnerable throughout this book by being transparent and by reflecting on potentially negative situations to learn lessons along the way. Each entry comes with reflection questions which are designed to prompt thought. Readers will connect with the relatable situations and experiences, and can use the responses to help with their own spiritual growth. If using this book for small group discussion, there is plenty of room for the individual to record his or her own ideas as well as engage in meaningful conversation. Strategies for building a culture of growth and authenticity are included as a framework as well.

As I locked my office door after a long day of counseling, out of the corner of my eye, I saw his car speeding down the road turning into the church parking lot. He slammed on his brakes and threw open the car door. He came running toward me; his eyes were bulging with anger and his face was beet red. The look on his face, I will never forget. He was going to kill me. He told me in the very beginning when I met with him and his wife; his first words out of his mouth were, "I will kill anybody who tries to take my wife away from me." Today was the day I finally got her away from him, and he was on a rampage to kill me. As he came running to me, I was petrified. I knew he would kill me. The Lord immediately told me, "Don't run. Run to him!" As I ran to him, I opened my arms to hug him. He stopped and hugged me, melting in my arms in return; he began to weep. "She's gone, she's gone," he cried. I began to tell him that everything would be okay. She needed a break, and she would be back. I took him to the office and prayed with him until he felt better.Peggy's and Gene's life has been spent through years of taking in women and girls needing homes, counseling, and protecting them from harm. Their experiences of helping hundreds of women and girls led Peggy to enter the world of prison ministry. Her experiences visiting and counseling women in incarceration have been her life's calling. And those stories have yet to be told.

Humpty Dumpty Saved is an inspirational story of the importance of community, obedience to God, and the miracles of prayer and faith. Putting our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ brings salvation, blessings, hope for all, and a change in life. The story Humpty Dumpty Saved is a new refreshing outlook and twist on the original late 1700s story of Humpty Dumpty. This version has been written with hope and inspiration in mind.Humpty Dumpty is a very loved and important member of the kingdom. Humpty Dumpty is very precious to the king and the villagers. After a bad fall from the wall, the king, villagers, and wise men are unable to save him. All their attempts fail, so the king calls on the Lord Jesus Christ for help. The Lord gives them instructions, and by following directions and keeping their faith, their beloved Humpty Dumpty is restored and revived. He is so thankful and grateful to the Lord for his salvation that he spends his days praising and spreading the good news to all that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.Humpty Dumpty Saved is a book that children of all ages and adults can enjoy over and over again.

The salvation found in Jesus Christ of Nazareth was not only meant to be Hell-fire Insurance. God planned for us to carry on what Jesus started with this race we are running. When Jesus ascended after conquering sin and the grave, He was passing the baton to His many brethren (Romans 8:29). Fullness of Joy that Only Comes with Salvation, is the first in a series meant to help the Church carry that baton and run the race Jesus and His apostles did. It's about what it really means to be saved, and how there is great joy found in living as a child of God! With a focus on this joy, the book dives deep into these topics:The state of our broken world: what God intended, what the enemy did, and what is our partWhat it really means to be savedThe temple and the sacrificeAre you a child of God and joint-heir with Christ?We are supposed to be more like Christ than fallen AdamExperiencing the fullness of joyBeing a person of faith, hope, and loveUnderstanding water baptismThe freedom that comes from laying down your lifeThe wonder of being a new creation and ambassador of GodThe joy of abiding in ChristWhat it looks like to bear God's fruitDon't forget to get the accompanying workbook (either as a free download in the book, or for purchase). The thought-provoking questions and action steps will help you apply the truths from the main book.Revival Fire-Starters Series Information:Surely you have read, recorded from the very mouth of our Savior, that we are destined for even greater works than He (John 14:12). This series of books is meant to equip our generation for those greater works. Each book is a lesson in discipleship with many keys, hidden gems, and revelations from Scripture you may have never heard emphasized in this way.The idea is that you would become a Holy Spirit-led manifest child of God, who ignites unstoppable, joyful, revival fires of supernatural power! Yes, that's a mouthful, but it barely describes the goal of this series. Let's break it down. These books will help you:listen to and obey the Holy Spiritrepresent God and His glory as His childcarry the fire of God into your family, community, workplace, school, and wherever you go.These Holy Ghost fires will spread, and no one can put them out. They are fires which are full of joy, fires that draw people to desire God (where they experience Him, and they don't want to leave His presence), and fires of supernatural power to bring deliverance, healing, restoration, and transformation! Endorsements:Fullness of Joy that Only Comes with Salvation is fantastic from beginning to end. It incorporates sound doctrine and scripture in a time when we have so many "false salvations." This book is engaging, full of depth and practicality, includes prayers to join in with God, and calls us to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. As stated in Chapter 6, "He wants your cup to overflow, and He doesn't mind making a mess," we need to understand our salvation and that living out the Bible is our joy. - Justin Coggins, Executive Director of God's Garage, and Founder of Pure Fire Ministries, GodsGarage.orgThe Fullness of Joy That Only Comes With Salvation is such a motivating read! John's zeal is contagious for activating others into a radical lifestyle pursuing revival. His passion will be imparted through his Revival Fire-Starters series. I love that this first book focuses on joy as that is an incredibly important fruit of our salvation. This spiritual fire manual will transform people from dutiful church-goers to excited believers set ablaze with the love and joy of God. - Andrea Joy Moede, Author, Speaker, & Coach, Host of Higher Look Podcast, AndreaJoy.org

Som præst har man da en vielsesteologi – eller har man? Som hos dig står indeholder 21 vielsestaler, som er holdt ved vielser i Danmark af ligeså mange præster. Talerne favner bredt, hvad angår både teologi og form, og bærer præg af at være henvendt til brudepar i vidt forskellige livssituationer. Bogen indeholder desuden et efterord, forfattet af Peter Nejsum, der tager fat i spørgsmålet om vielsens teologi både i et historisk og nutidigt perspektiv. Navnlig gennemtænkes betydningspotentialet i begreberne velsignelse, bøn og løfte. Bogen inspirerer til at skrive vielsestaler og til at reflektere over vielsens teologi.

Demonstrating love through deferenceWhen you see a yield sign, the traffic laws dictate that you must defer to oncoming cars from another lane or those merging. It is the natural order, and if you choose to disregard this warning, there could be severe consequences or destruction.In certain connotations, the term to yield could also be rephrased as to submit. Much like the yield sign, God's law commands us to be "submitting to one another in the fear of God," in Ephesians 5:21. If we discount this command, similarly to ignoring a traffic sign, the results could be catastrophic, causing pain and even the destruction of our relationships.Submission is an unpopular topic, because this action requires a great deal of selflessness and putting aside of our own desires. This is an extremely counterculture principle, even for Bible-believing Christians. Join the GR8 Relationships ministry in The S-Word to learn what biblical, holy submission looks like in a godly relationship.

Just the way you areThe American Reformed theologian and radio broadcast host R.C. Sproul once said, "The heart of a relationship is to know others for who they are and still value, accept, and love them."It's very easy to focus on one another's faults and flaws when it comes to our relationships. Similar to the verse in Matthew 7:3, where it alludes to us seeing the speck in someone else's eye and ignoring the plank in our own, we often point the finger and demand the other person change in order to achieve harmony in the relationship.However, in a Christ-centered relationship, believers are to practice humility with one another. Instead of judging and condemning, we are to forgive, show grace, and reconcile-just as Christ did for us.Join the GR8 Relationships ministry in The Solution, as the author illustrates what true love looks like in a Christ-centered relationship.

I spent some years in my early Christian life struggling. Those early years were anything but wonderful. I knew I needed to read through the Bible and have an early-morning quiet time. I just couldn't connect the dots between what the Bible said and what was happening in my real life.What I needed was a story (devotional) that would relate to my life and also point to the truth I was reading in the Bible. I noticed I had more joy reading the Bible when I was reading those daily scriptures along with a short story that helped the scriptures "come alive," so to speak.You may find some of my stories outside the mainstream of "church thought." However, they will bring you into the life of another person and hopefully help you connect the story with the truth of scripture. I pray some of them will help you find God in your life's situations and circumstances. If one story touches one person, I'll consider that a success.

Are you tired of setting resolutions that never come to fruition? Yearning to set goals and actually achieve them?Empower your journey with divine guidance and a little grace!Dive into the transformative power of goal setting with Guided by Grace: Setting and Achieving Goals with God. This comprehensive workbook is your indispensable companion for a year of purposeful fulfillment, enriched by the unwavering support of the divine.Within these pages, you'll discover:1. Goal Setting with God: Align your aspirations with divine guidance and follow the step-by-step actions to decide on goals harmonized with God's plan for your life.2. Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Success: Unlock the secrets of effective goal setting through practical tips, ingenious tricks, and life-changing hacks. Worksheets and personal examples guide you in overcoming fear, finding your why, and making time, with a "Not-to-do List."3. Rewarding Yourself in God's Grace: Celebrate milestones joyfully on your journey, reveling in the significance of each step, big or small.4. Weekly Overcoming Obstacles Worksheets: Face challenges with resilient grace usingpractical hacks and spiritual insights to navigate obstacles on your path to success with God's help.5. Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Goal Sheets: Stay organized and focused with meticulously crafted goal sheets for every phase of the year. Whether it's a weekly check-in, monthly reflection, or quarterly recalibration, these sheets will keep you on track.Embark on an odyssey of progress as you set, pursue, and achieve your goals, with the wisdom and support of God. Guided by Grace is more than a workbook; it's your roadmap to a purposeful and fulfilling year with God by your side.Begin your transformative journey today!

Welcome to a transformative realization: You are Greatness.You know you have "inner greatness," but you don't see its manifestation. What can you do about that? The Workplace Fixer and Founder of The HR Plug, LaShawn Davis, is ready to share how the principles she's developed and implemented in companies worldwide can be applied personally to bring out the Greatness in you!In At the Pinnacle of Greatness, you'll learn how to take control of the following areas:Identity, where you'll embrace yourself as God sees you-as Greatness personified. Mindset, to fully comprehend and believe in your worthiness as greatness. Vision, where you'll reimagine your future embodying this greatness. Strategy, exploring how living as Greatness naturally attracts abundance and prosperity.Legacy, where your life, lived as Greatness, creates an enduring impact beyond your lifespan.At the Pinnacle of Greatness is more than a book; it's a revelation that Greatness is your inherent identity, infused into your being by God.

Seasons of Worship: A Spiritual Calendar for the Church Today emphasizes the transformative power of observing the Christian year. It provides an overview of the key components of the Christian year, along with their biblical, historical, and theological foundations. The book offers practical resources to aid in planning, programming, and implementing worship opportunities based on the Christian year, enriching the corporate worship experiences of congregations, and fostering spiritual growth among worshipers.

One Man: Saul the Sinner, Paul the Saint, although based on historical and documented events, includes fictional encounters that may or may not have occurred.To be certain, Paul was an amazing man. His journeys were epic and his life of service teaching the message of the Messiah, Jesus, are inspiring. His transformation from Saul to Paul is nothing less than miraculous.

There is so much in this world that draws us away from the abundant, powerful life that Jesus desires for us. The five essays found in this book on the greatest commandment, bearing fruit, Sabbath, holiness, and eternal impact are all personal reflections on scripture dealing with how we are to follow Jesus in the modern world.