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By: Eldon Kibbey Understanding the Heart of ḥeseḏ The concept of “lovingkindness” is central to the character of God. In the book of Exodus, when God shared His character with Moses, He used the Hebrew word ḥeseḏ twice to describe Himself. This word is so multifaceted that different Bible versions translate it as mercy, faithfulness,…
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By: Eldon Kibbey Introduction: The Weight of Being “Chosen” Imagine being told at a new job, “We chose you because you are God’s man for this position!” While that sounds like a singular honor, the reality is that every one of us carries that same seal of significance. According to Ephesians 1:4, you were chosen…
By: Eldon Kibbey A Different Kind of Death The Apostle Paul makes a startling claim in Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ”. He wasn’t speaking of a physical execution, but a figurative one—a total surrender of the “old self”. Breaking the Chains of the Past For many of us, the “old self” isn’t…
By: Eldon Kibbey The Call to Courage Life often places us at the edge of a “Jordan River”; a moment of transition where the old leadership or old habits must fall away to make room for something new. In these moments, the command we hear most often from Scripture is simple yet profound: Be strong…
By: Eldon Kibbey Have you ever looked at a challenge in your business or career and thought, “I’d rather just give up”? You aren’t alone. Thousands of years ago, a whole nation felt the same way. The 40-Year Detour The Israelites were within two years of entering the Promised Land. Instead, they spent 40 years…
By: Eldon Kibbey In our modern world, we are obsessed with “leadership.” Yet, the Bible frequently bypasses this term in favor of a much humbler image: the Shepherd. While “leadership” is only found once in the Bible (NASB-95), “shepherd” appears 59 times. By looking at the lives of David and Jesus, we find a roadmap…
By: Eldon Kibbey Leadership is often associated with strength, authority, and “valiant warrior” status. However, the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 offers a profound lesson: sometimes the most rational and effective leadership comes from a place of humility. Lessons from the Story of Naaman Naaman was a highly respected captain of the…
By: Eldon Kibbey In a world filled with shifting perspectives, the question Pontius Pilate asked centuries ago still echoes today: “What is truth?” It’s a question that has haunted philosophers, sparked revolutions, and even inspired pop culture icons like Johnny Cash, who wrote a song about the search for truth back in 1970. The…
By: Eldon Kibbey In the professional world, we are trained to look for cause and effect. We want to know why things happened so we can control the outcome next time. Life often presents us with “Why me?” moments. In the Book of Ruth, we see two distinct sides of this question that every leader…
By: Eldon Kibbey The Common Cry We typically hear the phrase “Why me, Lord?” from someone discouraged by negative circumstances. It often stems from the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” despite the biblical truth that none of us are inherently righteous on our own. The Praise of Undeserved Grace There is…
When salespersons demonstrate that they care more about what is best for me, instead of focusing on what is best for themselves, it can be so refreshing. Last year, I was speaking to the CEO of a tech company about the software needs of our company. This executive owns a well-respected software company that serves … Read more
Whether you are just getting started or are nearing the conclusion of it, what is your vision for your career? If you could write an advance summary of what you hope to have accomplished when your lifetime of work has ended, what would it include? We all approach our jobs and careers with different perspectives, … Read more
We live in a generation that has learned to respond quickly. At the same time, it has forgotten how to listen deeply. In meetings, conversations, and even relationships, we often listen only long enough to prepare our next response. But the Bible shows us a different way. It teaches that true influence does not begin … Read more
When I was in college, I was in what I would call the early stages of a spiritual awakening. Since I felt an interest in learning more about God – and at the time did not know any other people who were thinking that way – I even enrolled in a couple of religion courses. … Read more
By: John Gamades I talk to a lot of guys who share this challenge: They have a hard time seeing God as a loving Father because their experience with their …
Walk into almost any company, and you will hear people described in the language of math. Head count. Full-time equivalents. Resources. Seats to fill. We talk about the bodies we need, the “bench” we are building, and the boxes on the organizational chart. Somewhere in all that accounting, the person disappears. He becomes a line … Read more
An article in Harvard Business Review reported that, according to research, to realize a truly satisfying life, three things are needed: achievement, meaningfulness, and joy. This study found, however, that while all three are important, the most elusive is joy. How can we better understand and experience more joy? Life outside of work. The first insight in the article, “How … Read more
Eventually, every heart becomes saturated with something. What has been quietly dissolving into yours? (And no… this isn’t about nutrition—it’s about our spiritual health). How many of you remember chemistry …
Usually, voices in your head are not a good thing, but I have learned about two that are reliable. For planning and strategy, two “voices” we should listen to – in balance – are thoughtfulness and humility. Thoughtfulness. The main idea is: Do not be impulsive and superficial in the planning and pursuit of your vision. … Read more
