What can we Expect of a New Year – Elaine Ulrich

What can we Expect of a New Year

I believe that as we cross over into the New Year, we can expect good things. We know that God’s mercies are new every morning, and that His faithfulness is great. We can expect hills and valleys – difficulties and trials. And, as the Israelites knew, so we know that there will be battles ahead – spiritual warfare, and attacks of the enemy. Yet I believe we can take to ourselves the assurance that our future is...

Lead Where You Are!

Lead Where You Are!

Most of our leadership styles are geared toward getting you from here to there. What if getting you from here to there took on a different perspective? Most of us are frustrated with the fact that we can’t get there from here. Or so it may seem.
Getting there may require that we learn how to cultivate here first. The best way to cultivate here is to BE present and to cultivate God’s presence. If you don’t like where you are and you’ve found yourself running to somewhere else just to avoid a present reality – that’s not getting you anywhere.

The Call to Influence!

The Call to Influence!

All of us at some level have heard of or been talking about ‘Spheres of Cultural Influence’ or the‘7 Mountains of Cultural Influence’.  If you haven’t heard of these recent terms then I encourage you to do some research.  Here’s a video teaching link from Lance Wallnau that should help considerably.  http://youtu.be/qQbGnJd9poc

Even early on when I launched Marketplace Solutions almost 6 years ago we talked about spheres of influence and the marketplace being made up of a combination of business, government and education.  So, why am I talking about these now?  Primarily because they continue to be a significant part of our Christian landscape and dialogue; and secondly and more to the point – I believe most of us are not sure where to start engaging when it comes to our own sphere of influence.

Here’s the bottom line