If those who hold influence over others fail to lead toward the spiritual uplands, then surely the path to the lowlands will be well worn.

Pride takes many forms, but spiritual pride is the most grievous. To become proud of spiritual gifts or leadership position is to forget that all we have is from God, all the position we occupy is God's appointment.

Often truly authoritative leadership falls on someone who years earlier dedicated themselves to practice the discipline of seeking first the kingdom of God. Then, as that person matures, God confers a leadership role, and the Spirit of God goes to work through him.

Leaders who want to show sensitivity should listen often and long and talk short and seldom. Many so-called leaders are too busy to listen. True leaders know that time spent listening is well invested.

If a man is known by the company he keeps, so also his character is reflected in the books he reads.

Sacrifice is the ecstasy of giving the best we have to the One we love most.

The spiritual leader should outpace the rest of the church, above all, in prayer.