It doesn’t matter how intelligent, capable, or successful a leader is. Over time they will lose influence if they lack integrity. In fact, when a leader’s talent rises above their character is the fastest way to lose influence.

You’re ready to end the day but you barely even dented your to-do list. As a result, you’re going to have to try to justify squeezing an hour of work in after dinner get, or just get up at a ridiculous hour tomorrow to try again

God has given us an excellent example of this in Luke 5:17-26.  It’s the story of friends who brought someone to Jesus.  Because they couldn’t find a way to get into the house where Jesus was, right in the middle of everyone and in front of Jesus,