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  • The Power of Lovingkindness

    The Power of Lovingkindness

    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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  • Running Your Unique Race

    Running Your Unique Race

    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…

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  • The Freedom of Being “Crucified”

    The Freedom of Being “Crucified”

    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…

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  • Finding Strength Beyond Your Own

    Finding Strength Beyond Your Own

    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…

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  • Wilderness or Promised Land? How Your Perspective Shapes Your Success

    Wilderness or Promised Land? How Your Perspective Shapes Your Success

    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…

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  • The Shepherd’s Calling: Leading Like David and Jesus

    The Shepherd’s Calling: Leading Like David and Jesus

    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…

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  • The Surprising Power of Humility in Leadership

    The Surprising Power of Humility in Leadership

    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…

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  • The Search for Truth: Beyond “My Truth”

    The Search for Truth: Beyond “My Truth”

    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…

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  • The Two Sides of “Why Me?”: Finding Purpose in Every Season

    The Two Sides of “Why Me?”: Finding Purpose in Every Season

    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…

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  • Why Me, Lord? A Tale of Two Perspectives

    Why Me, Lord? A Tale of Two Perspectives

    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…

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From CBMC HQ

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    ANGER IS NOT YOUR FRIEND

    Have you noticed how angry people seem to be these days? Protesters yelling at each other on public streets and sidewalks. News commentators on TV and radio shouting to get …

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    LEARNING TO LEAD BY SERVING

    In the marketplace, we talk a lot about leadership. In reality, however, much of our daily life centers around serving – where we work, in our homes with our families, …

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  • YOUR OUTPUT IS NOT HIS MISSION

    Most professionals measure their worth by output. Deals closed. Projects shipped. Inboxes emptied. We live inside metrics and deadlines, and somewhere along the way, we start to believe everything depends …

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    STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT – BUT SO CAN WORDS

    When I was a boy, people would repeat the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” That sounded correct, since sticks and stones …

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    THE SACRED CALLING HIDDEN IN YOUR EVERYDAY WORK

    “Let every man abide in his calling wherein he is called, and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. It is not what a man …

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  • THE VALUE OF CONTINUAL TRAINING AND LEARNING

    When I was a young professional, I was blessed to work for companies that valued training. Whether I worked for a CPA firm or a large bank, I was allowed …

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    OPERATING AS CHOSEN INSTRUMENTS

    The marketplace exposes weight fast. A deal falls apart. A trusted leader walks away. The numbers dip. The board wants answers now. Your team is watching you, trying to read …

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    WE DO NOT WORK JUST FOR OURSELVES

    When many people go to work, their motivation is typically self-oriented. They need to earn a living. They need to provide for their family. They need to have enough money …

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    BEING TESTED BY PRAISE

    Have you ever felt you were being tested? We tend to associate testing with adversity, having to confront significant hardships or formidable challenges. The test involves how we handle them. …

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