Category Archives: leadership

with no one’s regret

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 21.  One of the saddest statements about anyone found in the scriptures is the epitaph for Jehoram. His short reign in Jerusalem resulted in the Lord judging him by inciting rebellion among his subjects, war with his enemies, … Continue reading →

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one decision

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 10.  It was one decision that Rehoboam made that led to division and rebellion and the dissolution of  Israel. He decided to listen to the wrong counselors. They encouraged him to make the heavy yoke even heavier. The … Continue reading →

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outsourcing

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 2.  Solomon continued the policy of his father by enlisting the help of Hiram, king of Tyre. David had purchased raw material for the temple, and Solomon procured more of the same, and also skilled craftsmen. It is … Continue reading →

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his rod and his staff

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 23.  David describes the LORD as his tender, the one who looks after him. The LORD guides him so that he goes down the right paths. The LORD makes sure he gets to the green pastures where he can … Continue reading →

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if at first…

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 15:1-16:3.  David had learned his lesson from the previous attempt to bring the ark to Jerusalem. This time he did it right. He tasked the Levites, whom God had commanded to handle the ark. He also tasked them  … Continue reading →

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the road paved with good intentions

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 13.  It seemed like a good idea at the time. David enlisted the support of his kingdom to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.  They built a new cart, got two drivers, and accompanied the procession … Continue reading →

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successful leadership

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 11.  David showed three signs of successful godly leadership. He had the LORD’s appointment as demonstrated by his anointing. He had the recognition of the people as demonstrated by their following him into the conquest of Jebus. He … Continue reading →

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praise and prediction

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 8. David reflects on the glory of God manifested in his own life and leadership.  He thinks about his songs of worship, and praises God that he has used the words of a mere babe and infant to still … Continue reading →

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transformed ministry

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 2:22-52.  From the few incidents Luke records of Jesus’ infancy and childhood, it is reasonable to assume that Mary was one of the eyewitnesses that he consulted. She told of the day they brought him into the temple at … Continue reading →

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