From all of us at Eagles In Leadership, we want to thank you for your support over the past year. We wish you a …

And in the New Year we look forward to our mutual partnership to Encourage Achievement in Godly Leaders by Emphasizing Servanthood!

From Melodee, Tabitha, Mike and I to you and your family,

Happy

Thanksgiving!

Remember that we show our thanks by the way we give!

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” (Acts 20:35, ESV)

It is our deepest prayer and hope

that 2010 will be a year of

great blessing, wonderful success and warmest intimacy

with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Matt, Melodee, Tabitha and Mike

Mike Powers (photo courtesy of JOHN MANIACI - Wisconsin State Journal)

Mike Powers, Executive Vice President of Media here at Eagles in Leadership, was featured in the Wisconsin State Journal for the 50th anniversary of WNWC. Mike has been a faithful member of WNWC radio staff since 1987, reaching and touching people with the positive message of hope in turbulent times.

To read the article in the Wisconsin State Journal please click here.

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As we change out the calendars at our house this week, I always seem to reflect on two things: (1) How have I obeyed the Lord Jesus this year? and (2) Where will He lead me in the coming year?

As I contemplate these things, I am sure similar thoughts travel through your heart and soul as well. Who would have foreseen the financial cataclysm we all experienced this year? First came $4 gas and then the housing crisis, which led to the meltdown on Wall Street and now, enormous lay offs across our country.

Only an intimate and constant relationship with Jesus Christ can deal with the upheavals of these turbulent times. God has some amazing things in store for us this coming year. All of them depend upon our close companionship with Him and our obedience to His wise guidance. As you look forward, why not take a minute right now and bow before the Lord of Lords and place your ‘blank calendar’ at His disposal. Allow Him the right of ‘first choice’ and ‘first refusal’ for every event that goes on your Day-Timer! That’s what I am doing. I believe it is the only way to be able to say with confidence – Happy New Year!

So, from Mike, Tabitha, Melodee and Matt, “Happy New Year!” We are here to make your New Year the greatest ever. If we can be of service, provide resources or if you desire to have Dr. Smith come and provide leadership training for your event or team, just let us know!

© 2008 By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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As we step into the homes of our friends and family this week, we, at Eagles in Leadership, would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas! Having our whole family together this Christmas reminds us of the great importance and value of our Lord Jesus Christ – His sacrifice to bring us into God’s family and the motivation behind it: God created us to love us!

While each and every one of us have strayed from God’s love at some point (Romans 3.10), Christmas reminds us that God has redeemed us to love us! As you spend time with family and friends this Christmas, it is true some of you will have to deal with people who stretch your faith and irritate you. However, as an eagle leader please remember that the point of Christmas is to provide the way for reconciliation, forgiveness and new life! You, as Christ’s representative at the Christmas table, can model the love you experience everyday with the people you call family and friends.

From Mike, Tabitha, Melodee and Matt, “Merry Christmas!” Enjoy the Lord Jesus and His people this week! Worship Him passionately and celebrate His birth with a generous gift – like all wise people do!

© 2008 By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith