Comments on: Why Influence Matters http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/ Sharing Ideas, Pursuing Wisdom. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:22:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Donna Shellnutt http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7066 Donna Shellnutt Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:17:23 +0000 http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7066 I think because we are all created with the propensity to be sinners and rebels, leaders are in the same category as those we attempt to lead. We all struggle and it's the Holy Spirit who prepares our heart and prompts us, so we in turn, can help others be more successful. The more we try to be "good" the more resistance we get. It's only when we surrender and admit we don't do everything right, don't have all the answers, and can't please everyone - that God can use us. I like the article and believe we teach more by what we do, than by what we say - It's like the child who says, "Dad, I'm watching you!" And, LOVE covers over a multiple of sins. Thanks for the message. I think because we are all created with the propensity to be sinners and rebels, leaders are in the same category as those we attempt to lead. We all struggle and it’s the Holy Spirit who prepares our heart and prompts us, so we in turn, can help others be more successful. The more we try to be “good” the more resistance we get. It’s only when we surrender and admit we don’t do everything right, don’t have all the answers, and can’t please everyone – that God can use us.

I like the article and believe we teach more by what we do, than by what we say – It’s like the child who says, “Dad, I’m watching you!” And, LOVE covers over a multiple of sins. Thanks for the message.

]]> By: Anella McFee http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7061 Anella McFee Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:03:34 +0000 http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7061 Mel, I have read eagerly and profited much from your thoughts shared in former article series. Granted, the subject of spiritual leadership is complex, but do work to make the writing more succinct. Consider the convolutions of the first sentence in this article, for example. The point could have been made in fewer words. Mel, I have read eagerly and profited much from your thoughts shared in former article series. Granted, the subject of spiritual leadership is complex, but do work to make the writing more succinct. Consider the convolutions of the first sentence in this article, for example. The point could have been made in fewer words.

]]> By: Mel Lawrenz http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7050 Mel Lawrenz Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:32:08 +0000 http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7050 Thanks, Roselyn, and thanks for telling lots of folks about God's influence through your storytelling blog, Silver Strands http://silverstrands.org/ (Take a look, folks!) Thanks, Roselyn, and thanks for telling lots of folks about God’s influence through your storytelling blog, Silver Strands http://silverstrands.org/ (Take a look, folks!)

]]> By: Roselyn Staples http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7043 Roselyn Staples Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:30:23 +0000 http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/11/03/influence-is-about/#comment-7043 Mel, I want to borrow your language and thank you that you have and are continuing to make a huge difference in my life. Thanks for sharing these empowering thoughts. Mel, I want to borrow your language and thank you that you have and are continuing to make a huge difference in my life. Thanks for sharing these empowering thoughts.

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