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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Avoiding Discouragement

Dr. Gary Roberts
Robertson School of Government

He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done (Matthew 26:42, KJV).

As we approach Good Friday and the upcoming joyous good news of the resurrection, it is critical to reflect on the passionate suffering of Jesus. In order for us to experience the resurrection power of Christ, we must walk through the dark valleys when God’s presence seems distant or nonexistent.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The Leadership Prodigal

Dr. Gary Roberts
Robertson School of Government

“When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. ‘Do you understand what I have done for you?’ he asked them. ‘You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them" (John 13:12-17).