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An Interview with Tyler Reagin
What is identity-based leadership, how is it biblical, and how does it contribute to influencing others to achieve their own success? Bible Gateway interviewed Tyler Reagin (@tylerreagin) about his book, The Life-Giving Leader: Learning to Lead from Your Truest Self (WaterBrook, 2018). What does it mean to be a life-giving leader? Tyler Reagin: To be a life-giving leader means you’re…
Read MoreThe Science of Kindness
What if God actually made us for kindness? Studies show a physiological response to acts of kindness! We were fearfully and wonderfully made to give and receive kindness. “Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made!…
Read MoreKindness-to-Go
Kindnesstogo encourages outward-focusedness within congregations, seminars or conference participants. Kindnesstogo: Simple outreach opportunities for churches, groups, seminars, and conferences. Description of kindness: —noun 1. the state or quality of being kind 2. a kind act 3. favor: his many kindnesses to me. 4. kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness. 5. friendly feeling; liking. Kindnesstogo Outcomes: Small simple acts of kindness bring the…
Read MoreActs Of Kindness, Part 2
These are some more stories that have won the hearts of millions of people around the world — and they can make your today a little bit better. Be inspired to choose kindness wherever you are, however you can…make a difference. The woman who bought toys to donate them to children © myfox28columbus Carol Suchman from New York bought a toy shop that…
Read MoreI can. I will. I did.
One of the classic children’s books of all time came out nearly 100 years ago – The Little Engine Who Could. It lays out the exact way that most of what is worth pursuing in life is attained. Life seems to be designed to get us to either give up our goals or to give…
Read MorePracticing Doable Evangelism
I like the writer of Doable Evangelism uses practice language for his chapter headings. Step one is to practice kindness. I understand practice makes us better… not perfect. It’s like playing tennis. My serving gets better as I serve. Sometimes I hit the ball out of the court, foot foul, stumble, miss the ball completely, or…
Read MoreKindness Now: A Biblical Overview, Part 5
The Holy Spirit reveals God’s Kindness via Followers of Jesus Fruit of the Holy Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) Gifts of the Holy Spirit Follow the way of love and eagerly desire…
Read MoreKindness Now: A Biblical Overview, Part 4
Our beliefs determine our actions. Believing God is Good, and God is Kind is our foundational belief. This core belief enhances our connection to God as Father and flows into our relationships with others. What we believe about God’s nature and character will shape our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions. Our beliefs govern how…
Read MoreKindness Now: A Biblical Overview, Part 3
The kindness of God leads people to repentance. David’s Experience with God David’s plea for forgiveness was based on his understanding, and his experience, of God’s unfailing love…Gods’ Loving Kindness. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love (lovingkindness); according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all…
Read MoreKindness Now: A Biblical Overview, Part 2
Peter and John in the Pastoral Epistles It is interesting to read the thought—connected passages concerning doing good and serving others. The Pastoral Epistles and Peter and John were to be read by every leader, and every church. The pastoral epistles were written to give instruction to Pastors, and to encourage positive behavior among the…
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