Whether you have a small patio, a sunny balcony, or just a corner by your kitchen door, growing fruits and vegetables in pots and containers is a practical way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce. Container gardening saves space and gives you more control over the soil, sunlight, water, and pests. It is perfect for city homes, renters, and those who just may not be able to get out there in a full-size garden. But not every plant thrives in confined spaces, so here is a realistic guide to the best fruits and vegetables to grow in containers for a successful harvest.

Top Vegetables That Grow Well in Pots

Tomatoes. Well, technically a fruit, according to my son, but tomatoes are one of the most popular container foods. Choose a dwarf version or a variety that stays smaller, like Patio Princess or Bush Early Girl. Use a pot at least 5 gallons in size and place it where it can get 6-8 hours of sun every day.

Peppers. Bell peppers, banana peppers, and chili peppers all do well in containers. They love warm weather and full sun. Use a 3–5-gallon pot and keep the soil consistently moist.

Lettuce and Greens. Loose-leaf lettuce, kale, and spinach grow quickly and do not need deep pots. 6 inches is deep enough. They like partial shade and cooler temperatures, so they even grow in the fall.

Radishes. These are ideal for beginners because they are fast-growing and small and can be harvested in just a few weeks. Do not plant them all at once and you can keep your harvest going.

Carrots. Choose short or round varieties like Thumbelina or Little Finger. Use a deep container (at least 12 inches) with loose, sandy soil for best results.

Green Beans. Bush beans work better than pole beans for this. They grow quickly and do not need much space. They just need full sun and regular watering.

Best Fruits to Grow in Containers

Strawberries. Strawberries grow well in hanging baskets, window boxes, or traditional pots. They need at least 6 hours of sunlight and well-drained soil. Ever-bearing or day-neutral varieties will provide multiple harvests. (Day-neutral plants produce throughout the season, not just at a specific time and fruit despite the length of daylight.)

Blueberries. I saw you can grow “regular” blueberries in pots, but a dwarf variety just seems more doable to me. Blueberries prefer acidic soil, which is easy to maintain in pots. Growing at least two different varieties will allow for cross-pollination and more fruit – mature dwarf plants yield 3-5 pounds of fruit. And they have beautiful colors in the fall.

Dwarf Citrus Trees. Another beautiful addition to your deck or patio, dwarf lemons, limes, and oranges are ideal for containers. Meyer lemons, a dwarf variety, have fragrant blossoms, can self-pollinate, and tolerate moving indoors for the winter. They need sun and well-drained soil but produce sweeter and less acidic fruit.

Figs. There are dwarf varieties of fig trees, like Petite Negra, that do not require a lot of space to grow. They need full sun and a container that holds at least 10 gallons of soil.

A few final tips to make your patio garden a success: use potting mix, choose the right size container with proper drainage, water consistently – most containers do dry out faster than the ground – and choose plants that match your climate and space. With the right selection and care, container gardening can produce an impressive amount of fresh food right outside your door.

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In 1799, 12-year-old Conrad Reed was playing in the section of Little Meadow Creek that ran through his family’s land, when he spotted a shimmering stone in the stream. Captivated by its shimmer, he picked it up and carried it home to his father, John Reed. John used the rock as a doorstop for the next three years.

In 1802, he sought the advice of a Fayetteville jeweler about the large rock he used to prop open the door. The jeweler revealed the rock was no ordinary stone. It was a 17-pound gold nugget – the first documented discovery of gold in the U.S. John Reed, formerly a poor man, died wealthy after his family started their very own mining company.

Isn’t that story remarkable?? The Reed Family walked past a piece of gold, with extreme worth for years, thinking it was nothing more than a handy doorstop. How often does the same thing happen to us? We walk past valuable relationships, opportunities, moments thinking they are merely a door prop in this life versus something or someone who can add tremendous value to our days.

I think of the Jeremy Camp song “Keep Me In The Moment”! Lord help us not to miss one thing along the way that can impact our lives for the good, for the better… times we can beautifully be the hands of feet of Jesus to those around us.

Gold is priceless in this world, but lives have eternal weight that lasts forever. Maybe today we can stop and be intentional about asking the Lord to open our eyes to treasures we are casually walking past in our living room or kitchen, not noticing the gem right at our feet.

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Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Read: Matthew 5:1–16

Even a small flickering candle can dispel darkness in a pitch-black room. Though a candle’s flame may be insignificant compared to a high wattage halogen bulb, it can still pierce the darkness, providing light and warmth.

Matthew 5 is the start of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus established the ethics and principles for kingdom living. He, like Moses in the book of Exodus, goes up a mountain to receive a new body of instructions and deliver it to the people of God. Jesus gathered the crowds around him and called them to radical discipleship.

Jesus says that His followers are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world” (Matt 5: 13–14). These two metaphors help explain how God’s presence within His children can influence and transform the world. Once salt is added to food, it cannot be removed. Salt’s distinct flavor permeates the food, and even when you cannot see the grains of salt anymore you can certainly taste its effects. The same effect can be seen by a lamp. Its radiance can be seen from great distances illuminating anything within eyesight.

We are to be salt and light. As the salt of the earth, we are called to season the society we live in so that when others meet us, they not only sense God’s presence within us but they also get a “taste” of God’s kingdom on earth. As the light of the world, we are called to dissipate the darkness around us. God’s illuminating presence within us can point others Jesus who is the ultimate “light of the world” (John 8:12).

Go Deeper

How are you doing as “salt” and light”? In what specific ways are you lighting the way for others to see Jesus? What concrete steps can you take today to enhance and preserve the culture around us with God’s love and mercy and making His presence known to a lost and dying world?

Pray With Us

Loving Father, as the world becomes darker, Your light shines brighter. Show us how to be “salt” and “light” to people around us. May we have the courage to share with others Your illuminating presence within us.

This Devotional is from God With Us: The Gospel of Matthew written by author Dr. James Coakley.

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This Week’s Bold Step

In 1986, at the age of 21, I found myself pastoring a small congregation in Chicago, serving in a community that faced a shifting demographic and economic decline. People were running from that neighborhood instead of staying. Our little church building had just 18 people attending at the time with gang members that sat outside on our steps selling drugs during services. I felt way over my head in that season of ministry.

Fast forward 38 years later and that church, New Life Community Church is a vibrant multi-ethnic, multi-demographic church with 27 locations that I co-pastor alongside my son, Josiah. Serving alongside him has been one of the greatest joys of my life even when he critiques my Sunday sermons.

In 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Paul gives a very important exhortation to the young pastor at the church in Ephesus, Timothy, calling him a “man of God,” a title that no one else was given in the New Testament. Paul wanted to make sure that Timothy knew this is what he believed him to be and what he wanted him to remain. Knowing who you are in Christ aka your identity, provides the foundation or the clear blueprint for the direction of our lives.

I believe one of the greatest things a father can do for his children is to speak identity into their lives. Parents have the power to shape how children see themselves, for good or for bad. Identity determines behavior and children will ultimately step into what they believe they are as a result. In a world that seeks to define and rob us of our identity, it’s critical that a man or woman of God fight the fight within themselves and be what God wants them to be.

You can spot a man of God in these four ways:

• What he flees from
• What he pursues
• What he fights for
• What he obtains

May we each strive to become all that Christ is making us to be!

This devotional was written by Pastor Mark Jobe and used with permission from Moody Radio.

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Each one of these names are mothers mentioned in the Bible. And there are even more (lesser known) mothers that stood in the gap for the health and well-being of their children in both the Old and New Testaments.

Every one of us are here on Earth because we were born of a mother. Each person’s relationship with their mother is unique. I hope that your relationship
with your mother is a cause for joy. But for some, thinking about your relationship with your mom might evoke moments of sadness or even anger. When we step into the Family of God, we need to allow the Word of God to guide our hearts and minds to understand the importance of mothers in our lives.

A Call to Honor Mothers
We begin with God’s command to value our mothers with love and respect.
● Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the
Lord your God is giving you.”
● Ephesians 6:1–3
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and
mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”

A Portrait of a Godly Mother
Scripture praises the strength, wisdom, and dignity of a mother who walks with God.
● Proverbs 31:25–28
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She
speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue… Her children arise
and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”
● Proverbs 1:8–9
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s
teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.”

A Mother’s Comfort and Devotion
The tender love and sacrificial devotion of a mother reflects God’s own heart.
● Isaiah 66:13
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted
over Jerusalem.”
● John 16:21
“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when
her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born
into the world.”

A Legacy of Faith
Mothers pass on faith and wisdom, shaping future generations.
● 2 Timothy 1:5
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois
and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”

Mary: The Blessed Mother
Mary’s example reminds us that a mother’s faith, humility, and sacrifice are deeply honored by God.
● Luke 1:46–48
“And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my
Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on
all generations will call me blessed.'”
● John 19:26–27
“When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing
nearby, he said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is
your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.”

Closing Reflection:
Mothers who interact within our lives can come in various forms. We may have mothers we acknowledge because they are a biological, spiritual, or adoptive mom. We are blessed, honored, and strengthened by the love, wisdom, and grace of God demonstrated by these mothers. May we be filled with an awe-inspiring mandate to reflect these same Godly qualities to those around us. Whether you are a mother with your own offspring or whether you stand in the gap as a spiritual or adoptive mom, you have a great opportunity to influence individuals who are needing the loving embrace of a Godly mother.

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However, did you know we most likely grew up not learning a foreign language that has hindered us from speaking it fluently and the ability to immerse ourselves in that culture? Of what language am I speaking? I’m speaking of the Christian Biblical Worldview. Many of us say that is our frame of reference. However, recently I have been challenged to dig deeper into what IS the Christian Biblical Worldview.

The following is an abbreviated explanation of my research on a Christian Biblical Worldview:

Every person has a “worldview“—a lens through which they interpret life, reality, and their purpose. It’s shaped by experiences, education, culture, and beliefs. A Worldview answers big questions like:

• Where did we come from?
• Why are we here?
• What is right and wrong?
• What happens after we die?

A Biblical Worldview is one that interprets all of life through the teachings of the Bible. It hinges on the existence of God, that He created everything, and that the Bible is His authoritative truth.

1. God is the Ultimate Authority

• Biblical View: There is one sovereign God who created and sustains the universe (Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:16-17).
• Other Views: Some believe in multiple gods (polytheism), an impersonal force (pantheism), or no god at all (atheism).

2. Absolute Truth Exists

• Biblical View: Truth is defined by God and revealed in Scripture (John 17:17).
• Other Views: Truth is often seen as relative or shaped by personal experiences (postmodernism).

3. Humanity is Created in God’s Image

• Biblical View: Humans have inherent value and purpose, created to reflect God’s nature (Genesis 1:26-27).
• Other Views: Some see humans as purely biological accidents (naturalism) or deny any higher purpose.

4. Sin and the Need for Redemption

• Biblical View: Humanity is fallen due to sin, which separates us from God, and only Jesus Christ provides salvation (Romans 3:23, John 14:6).
• Other Views: Some deny sin altogether, believe people are inherently good, or seek salvation through personal effort or enlightenment.

5. Moral Standards Come from God

• Biblical View: Right and wrong are based on God’s nature and commands (Exodus 20:1-17).
• Other Views: Morality is often subjective, based on societal norms or individual preferences.

6. Purpose of Life: To Glorify God

• Biblical View: Our ultimate purpose is to know God, love Him, and serve Him (1 Corinthians 10:31).
• Other Views: Purpose is often defined by personal happiness, success, or social progress.

7. Eternal Perspective: Heaven and Hell

• Biblical View: Life doesn’t end at death; there is eternal life for believers in Christ and judgment for those who reject Him (John 3:16, Revelation 20:15).
• Other Views: Some believe in reincarnation, annihilation, or that there is no afterlife at all.

In contrast to secular or non-biblical Worldviews, a Biblical Worldview is centered on God rather than human reasoning or cultural trends. It shapes how Christians think, make decisions, and interact with the world.

What is the benefit of living a Biblical Worldview immersed lifestyle? I just made a Grandma Video for my grandsons to explain in their language what a Biblical Worldview is. I told them that God loves us more than we know as a perfect Father. A perfect father is absolutely good and never wants to harm his children. A perfect father always wants to bless his children with an environment that is nourishing and supportive. There are family rules that act as a guideline to live within a safe environment. I went on to tell them our choices can take us out of that loving home environment and protection of our father. Our father’s love never changes based upon our “poor choices,” but there can be consequences that we must face.

When we step outside of living based upon a Biblical Worldview, we often open ourselves up to the attack of satan. Satan’s mode of operation is to steal, kill, and destroy. God didn’t send the consequences, it was our choice to live outside the safety of our Father’s protection and that opens us up to the attack of satan. I also explained to them that Jesus said we would always have trouble in this world, but be of good cheer, for He has overcome the world. I told them about this, because there are times we are living a Biblical Worldview life and bad things can happen to us. However, those bad things aren’t caused by God, but someone else’s poor choices outside of God’s safe environment.

Much of our world does not acknowledge God or the Bible as the source of absolute truth. Therefore, a Biblical Worldview is like a foreign language to the masses within society. The Biblical Worldview may be the language many Christians speak, but they may not have a full immersion into the living and breathing aspect of how the Biblical Worldview can and should impact their daily lives.

Just like my experience in Belize with knowing Spanish that procured a successful outcome, we as Christians need to make sure we know our Biblical Worldview language and immerse ourselves in a daily practice of its principles so that we will live in a greater protection by our Father and reflect the TRUTH to those around us that are unfamiliar with the language of God.

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I can smell it before I even get in the front door. The aroma makes my mouth water and I grow impatient for dinner. When I finally take that first bite, it practically melts in my mouth. It is so tender and delicious and so worth the wait. As I savor every bite, I wonder why I ever prepare it any other way. What is it, you ask? Anything slow cooked in a crock pot!

I’m usually in a big hurry and the microwave will have to do, but the smell, taste and texture in the microwave leave a lot to be desired. Often times, our life is like this. I’m in too big of a hurry to realize what I’m missing because I’m always looking for a short cut. We may be in an age of break neck speed and we may be microwave people, but I’m pretty sure we have a crock pot God.

In Ecclesiastes 3:11 Solomon tells us: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Then in Psalm 27:14 we read: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” I hate waiting! But when I run ahead of God, when I use the microwave instead of the crock pot, I’m always disappointed with the results!

And I’m not alone. When we go back to the first book of the Bible, we learn that God promised Abram he would have descendants more in number than the sands of the sea and the stars in the sky. But Sarai, his wife was not able to have children yet. We read in Genesis 16, she decided they could not wait any longer. She ran ahead of God, giving Abram her Egyptian maidservant Hagar to conceive an heir. As you can imagine, that didn’t turn out well. And still to this day, the child of promise is at war with her microwave solution, Ishmael!

I love what Dr. Charles Stanley once said about waiting; “There is one thing worse than waiting on the Lord and that is…wishing that you had!”

Ever been there? Abram and Sarai were, and I have been many times. It’s really hard not to get ahead of God, but I’m trying to learn that when you wait on the Lord and His best for you, it always tastes much better!

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Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Matthew 4:4

Read Matthew 4:1–11

I am fascinated by lighthouses and enjoy visiting them on vacations. However, lighthouses were not just designed as beautiful landmarks. Instead, they helped seafaring vessels safely navigate darkness and storms, guiding them safely to port. The captain of many a ship has thankfully used those bright beams to avoid tragedy.

God’s Word and His presence in our lives are like that lighthouse, beaming a clear, steady light amid life’s storms. God uses His Word to guide and protect us when we face stormy temptations.

Matthew 4 describes how Jesus was led by the Spirit (v. 1) into the desert where He was tempted by the devil. Satan approached the Lord three times, trying to get Him to yield to his tempting suggestions. The wilderness setting was bleak, a stark contrast to Adam and Eve’s temptation in a luscious garden (Gen 2:8; 3:1–6). And, despite Jesus’ physical weakness from going without food for forty days (v.2), He effectively countered each temptation by quoting the book of Deuteronomy.

When Satan tempted Jesus to use His divine power to satisfy His hunger, turning stones into bread, Jesus replied with a direct quote from Deut. 8:3, “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Each temptation was met with Jesus quoting God’s Word. And then, “the devil left him” (v. 11).

God’s Word and the presence of the Spirit were present at the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. And once again, we see God’s Word provide triumphant power over Satan’s attempts to tempt Jesus. We too have access to that powerful defense. Just like Jesus, we can saturate our minds with the truths of God’s Word. Hiding God’s Word in our heart can give us power over the temptations we face each day. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).

Go Deeper

What can we learn about resisting temptation from following our Lord’s example? How is God’s Word like a lighthouse?

Pray With Us

Almighty God, through your Son Jesus Christ You’ve shown us that You are with us even in times of temptation. Like Jesus, we can have power over temptation by living in the light and truth of Your Word. “In your light we see light” (Ps. 36:9).

This Devotional is from God With Us: The Gospel of Matthew written by author Dr. James Coakley.

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This Week’s Bold Step

One thing we’ve all experienced to some capacity is the feeling of shame and the guilt associated with it. Shame from our sin is a common human experience that goes all the way back to the time when Adam and Eve first sinned and hid from God in the garden. Shame tells us that we’re flawed and unworthy of love from others. Sadly, many people live with hidden shame with memories that plague them of things they did or failed to do.

In John 4, we’re given a model of how Jesus encounters the woman at the well in her sin and shame and how He does the same for each one of us. There’s a sense that Jesus knew that this woman needed Him as we read in verse 4, “Now he had to go through Samaria,” a town that was considered ethnically and religiously unclean by Jews. Jesus saw a divine opportunity to speak into this woman’s life. Consider that He’ll also go to great lengths to pursue you in your pain and suffering so that you can encounter His healing love as well.

Another insight that’s important to note is that this woman was at the well at noon, the hottest time of the day when no one else went so she wouldn’t be seen by anyone. Shamed by her sin and ostracized by her community, she tried to hide. This is often our reaction for fear of letting anyone into that area of our heart, we cover ourselves and hide. Overtime, we begin to identify ourselves with our sin instead of a beloved son or daughter of God. Ponder that even in our ugliness, Jesus sees the potential of who we will be through the prism of what Christ did on our behalf on the cross.

Finally, notice that Jesus begins a dialogue with the woman when he says to her, “Give me a drink.” He doesn’t begin by immediately talking about what is causing her shame but sets up the conversation so that He can touch on deeper areas of her heart. Despite her coldness and sarcasm, He doesn’t condemn her but sparks a desire in her for living waters in a spiritual sense she didn’t realize she had. It is the same with us. When we experience God’s love in those areas of sin and shame in our lives, we taste the waters of freedom and forgiveness that only God can give us.

Friend, God invites us to come to Him and drink from the living waters of His love today. Don’t let shame rob you of this “spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

This devotional was written by Pastor Mark Jobe and used with permission from Moody Radio.

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During the party, one of the conversations we had between cousins was the concern about our children and grandchildren. The family get-togethers aren’t on the same spontaneous level of just showing up at Grandma and Grandpa’s for a Sunday dinner, a cousin play date, or just to eat ice-cream or popcorn as a family. Families are missing these types of gatherings. With that, children are not observing or experiencing the unconditional love of a hug. Not a hug to get something, but a hug to give something.

I get teary as I’m writing when I think about that bond of hugs that are being missed, not only in our family, but our friends, and close community connections.

The next day was Sunday, so I headed to church with an eagerness to make sure I hugged everyone with a much more intentional hug. I held them longer and squeezed a little harder. No one resisted. They actually leaned into the hug and returned the embrace.

This reminded me of a study I read years ago. I couldn’t find the original study, but I did find medical documentation explaining why it is so important to “hug the ones you’re with!”

• Stanford University, Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto, CA states: “Skin-to-skin time in the first hour after birth helps regulate the babies’ temperature, heart rate, and breathing, and helps them cry less.”

• National Library of Medicine states the two following facts: 1) Touch is a primary sense, and in early infancy, it may be the most important sense. 2) Physical contact with infants also affects caregivers…contact stimulates the release of oxytocin, which is associated with nurturing behaviors and positive mood states.

Remember, Jesus said we should come as little children. Often we get all grown up and busy in our days and we forget the simple embrace of love that can rejuvenate both parties within the hug. I wonder is this the cause of so much unrest in our society today? Is the anger, frustration, and lack of hope because we have lost the art of hugging or the loss of opportunities within families to demonstrate unconditional love?

I am still making an effort to deeply hug those with whom I have that pleasure. My hugs may not change society, but it can change me and the person to whom I’m giving the hug. I encourage each of us to take every opportunity to intentionally “hug the ones we’re with,” because we are God’s hands and feet and His chosen method to express Himself here on Earth. God is LOVE…so let us reflect His love one to another.

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It’s Monday, July 16, 1945. It’s 5:30 in the morning. A blinding flash suddenly awakens the sleepy village of Carrizozo, New Mexico. Two minutes later there is a deafening roar. The first atomic bomb has been detonated 35 miles away, and a new age has been ushered in.

Less than a month later, on August 6, President Harry Truman announced to the nation that an atomic bomb had been dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Oddly enough, the code name for the atomic bomb project was Trinity. I’d like to think Harry Truman knew the power behind that name.

I mean, think about it, we carry that same atomic power Jesus gave to the disciples, all those many years ago, to go out into all four corners and touch a hurting, dying world, to truly be His hands and feet. Tragically, we seem to overlook or forget this tremendous calling on our lives from the moment we accept Jesus as our Savior. From the instant that glorious relationship begins, the enemy does all he can to drive us away from understanding the tremendous power we carry. His mantra becomes: “If I can’t win their souls, I’ll pull every trick out of my hat to make sure they are totally ineffective.” I mean, he’ll come at us with everything under the sun possible. He’ll try to waylay us in the midnight hour as an individual. He doesn’t play.

But, in this rough and tumble, never ending battle, our sanity comes from knowing he is fully defeated in the end. We’ve read the back of The Book and we win!  So thankful today for beloved souls who have taken time to remind me of this truth when I couldn’t see the forest for the trees. Here’s the beautiful hope, dear ones. In all this muck & mire, Jesus has ushered in the power to trample on the enemy’s head with the strength of the Cross. There is nothing, not one thing we can’t overcome with the Holy Spirit living and dwelling in our souls.

You, my friend, are an atomic bomb for the Kingdom! Now that’s something to shout about today!!

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Cal Thomas has been provoking discussion and debate for 40 years. He is bringing his love for America to Cedarville University for a March 13th event supporting Legacy Christian Academy – his theme is Making America Great. learn more at https://www.legacyknights.org/support-lca/leaf.cfm

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This Week’s Bold Step

We’re a culture that’s obsessed with books on leadership. At last count, Amazon currently offers 57,136 books with the word “leadership” in the title but in a recent study, only 35% of employees felt inspired by their boss. Clearly, there’s a disconnect between the number of books being written and how bosses are leading their people. One would have to consider that with all the great leadership advice available at our fingertips, why are so many bosses ineffective leaders?

Leadership is fundamental to the success of any organization as it was in biblical history. Two contrasting examples of leadership styles that offer valuable lessons for today’s leaders are David and Saul. If you’re a seasoned leader or aspiring to be one, there are timeless insights you can glean from the lives of these two men.

David represented a leadership style that was characterized by humility, courage, and a dependence on God. Despite his shortcomings, he was marked by his heartfelt repentance, a reconnaissance of his failures, and a determination to improve (Psalm 51). Ultimately, David would become a revered king of Israel that remained faithful to his people and to God leading with an empathetic nature that inspired those around him.

Conversely, Saul, the first king of Israel, demonstrated a leadership style that was primarily driven by fear, selfishness, and pride. Though he was initially humble and reluctant to lead, over time, his insecurities, power struggle and disobedience to God led to his downfall. He was plagued with trust issues which led to impulsive decisions. At no time did he seek wise counsel from others or from God.

In our culture today, understanding these leadership styles can equip you in your own leadership journey. Whether you’re a manager of a company, a coach of a sports team, or a parent of young children, you are a leader when people count on you. Leadership isn’t just about getting results, but about finding the confidence and strength in God and His unique purpose and mission for each one of us.

God is calling you to make a difference in the here and now to those around you!

This devotional was written by Pastor Mark Jobe and used with permission from Moody Radio.

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