Investigate Before We Imitate!

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

There is a powerful lesson here if we will STOP, read it many times, read the verse many times, and then ask God a simple question: “Do I want MY life to like THEIR life … the one they HIDE from everyone? (If we don’t know what their “hidden life” is then we SHOULD NOT want or imitate their life!

We want a REAL WORLD life, not the plastic, pretend life people see on the platform of a church or ministry.

We would ask questions like,

* Are they moral or immoral?
* Do they tell the truth or do they lie?
* Do they use their money wisely or do they always BEG what others have?

Questions like this are essential to answer BEFORE we start wanting the life of the leader we are following.

The EASIEST way to do this is to be DISCIPLED – get to know them in everyday settings often – like Jesus did with his disciples.

Be blessed and DO NOT follow a leader you DO NOT know their “hidden life” well.

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Hope For Today #178 – Jesus Is Our Peace!

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Christmas is a little over a week away!

Today we focus on the character of King Jesus and what He brings us: Wonder, Counsel, Peace, He Never Leaves Us, and Peace!

And as we turn our focus to the HOPE of the World – our Lord and King Jesus – please take two minutes and be encouraged with some Hope For Today!  We know you will be glad you did!

And of course, please share this with a friend! 

 

Kate and I are so excited about all God has done with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion! And beyond!

And we are making plans for 2021’s mission, ministry, and more!

And we want to help YOU with your EXPANSION plans for 2021!

  • Before we can do more for King Jesus, we will need to be more. Drawing close
    to God is essential for effective life and ministry. That’s why Doc wrote, In His Image, a daily devotional dedicated to the truth: God Created You to Love You!
  • Imagine each day reading a one page inspirational, Biblical thought to focus your day on the fact that God Created You to Love You! Every day gives you a scripture portion, insightful understandings from the Bible portion, and a thought to take away. There’s even a Bible reading schedule included!
  • If you would like to grow closer to God in 2021 and enjoy more of God’s love in your life, take a moment, go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org– and click on the book cover for In His Image. You can order it today from Amazon!

Now, as we close, I wanted to remind you that …

Hope For Today is a part of the global ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: Eagles In Leadership . org; that’s Eagles In Leadership .org.

And please, leave us a comment about this message!

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Hope For Today #177 – Jesus Is Our Personal God!

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Christmas is less than 3 weeks away!

Today we focus on the character of King Jesus and what He brings us: Wonder, Counsel, Peace, He Never Leaves Us, and Peace!

And as we turn our focus to the HOPE of the World – our Lord and King Jesus – please take two minutes and be encouraged with some Hope For Today!  We know you will be glad you did!

And of course, please share this with a friend! 

 

We at Eagles In Leadershipare so excited about what God is doing with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!

And we are making plans for 2021’s mission, ministry, and more!

And we want to help YOU with your GROWTH plans for 2021!

  • Before we can do more for King Jesus, we will need to be more.  Drawing close to God is essential for an effective life and ministry. That’s why Doc wrote, In His Image, a daily devotional dedicated to the truth: God Created You to Love You!
  • Imagine each day reading a one page inspirational, Biblical thought to focus your day on the fact that God Created You to Love You! Every day gives you a scripture portion, insightful understandings from the Bible portion, and a thought to take away. There’s even a Bible reading schedule included!
  • If you would like to grow closer to God in 2021 and enjoy more of God’s love in your life, take a moment, go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org– and click on the book cover for In His Image. You can order it today from Amazon!

Now, as we close, I wanted to remind you that …

Hope For Today is a part of the global ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: Eagles In Leadership . org; that’s Eagles In Leadership .org.

And please, leave us a comment about this message!

 

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Hope For Today #176 – Christmas Reminds Us Jesus Is Our King!

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

 

Christmas is less than 4 weeks away!

And as we turn our focus to the HOPE of the World – our Lord and King Jesus – please take two minutes and be encouraged with some Hope For Today!  We know you will be glad you did!

And of course, please share this with a friend! 

 

We at Eagles In Leadershipare so excited about what God is doing with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!

And we are making plans for 2021’s mission, ministry, and more!

And we want to help YOU with your GROWTH plans for 2021!

  • Before we can do more for King Jesus, we will need to be more.  Drawing close to God is essential for an effective life and ministry. That’s why Doc wrote, In His Image, a daily devotional dedicated to the truth: God Created You to Love You!
  • Imagine each day reading a one page inspirational, Biblical thought to focus your day on the fact that God Created You to Love You! Every day gives you a scripture portion, insightful understandings from the Bible portion, and a thought to take away. There’s even a Bible reading schedule included!
  • If you would like to grow closer to God in 2021 and enjoy more of God’s love in your life, take a moment, go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org– and click on the book cover for In His Image. You can order it today from Amazon!

Now, as we close, I wanted to remind you that …

Hope For Today is a part of the global ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: Eagles In Leadership . org; that’s Eagles In Leadership .org.

And please, leave us a comment about this message!

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Hope For Today #175 – Gratitude Give Thanks to the Lord For All He Has Done!

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Thanksgiving in the USA is this Thursday! It’s a time of family and friends gathering together and rejoicing in the fact that God has been so good to them this past year.

For many, it is a once a year thing … as people fly, drive, or take a train to “come back home” and enjoy reconnecting with the ones they love so much!

In today’s episode of Hope For Today, Doc shares the reality of the holiday from Psalm 136.1. In “Gratitude Give Thanks to the Lord For All He Has Done,” we explore the reason for the holiday.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. 
His love endures forever.” 
(Psalm 136:1, NIV)

Take two minutes and be encouraged with some Hope For Today!  We know you will be glad you did!

And of course, please share this with a friend! 

 

We at Eagles In Leadershipare so excited about what God is doing with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!

And we are making plans for 2021’s mission, ministry, and more!

And we want to help YOU with your GROWTH plans for 2021!

  • Before we can do more for King Jesus, we will need to be more.  Drawing close to God is essential for an effective life and ministry. That’s why Doc wrote, In His Image, a daily devotional dedicated to the truth: God Created You to Love You!
  • Imagine each day reading a one page inspirational, Biblical thought to focus your day on the fact that God Created You to Love You! Every day gives you a scripture portion, insightful understandings from the Bible portion, and a thought to take away. There’s even a Bible reading schedule included!
  • If you would like to grow closer to God in 2021 and enjoy more of God’s love in your life, take a moment, go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org– and click on the book cover for In His Image. You can order it today from Amazon!

Now, as we close, I wanted to remind you that …

Hope For Today is a part of the global ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: Eagles In Leadership . org; that’s Eagles In Leadership .org.

And please, leave us a comment about this message!

 
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Hope For Today #174 – Expansion Begins With a “Chance” Encounter!

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Expansion in our lives often begins in ways we would never recognize! That is why HOW we treat people is so very important, no matter our personal circumstances.

In this powerful message of HOPE, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Executive Director of Eagles In Leadership, reminds us that despite being falsely accused, arrested, and inprisoned, Joseph believed God had a plan for his life and treated others as His valuable creation.

Listen to today’s message and discover HOPE in the midst of your circumstances!

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website:EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

 

We at Eagles In Leadershipare so excited about what God is doing with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!

So we began making plans for mission, ministry, and more!

And we want to help YOU with your EXPANSION plans for 2021!

  • That’s one of the reasons Doc wrote, Growing Missional Leaders.This easy to read, Biblical, practical book will give you insights into how God expands our lives when we focus on His methods! If would like to experience greater effectiveness in 2021 and enjoy more of God’s power in your life, take a moment, go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org– and click on the book cover for Growing Missional Leaders.You can order it today from Amazon!

Just a reminder …

Hope For Todayis a part of the global ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: Eagles In Leadership . org; that’s Eagles In Leadership .org.

And please, leave us a comment about this message!

 

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Hope For Today #173 – Expansion May Lead Strangely!

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you ever wondered what in the world God is doing with you?I mean seriously … God gave you a dream for Expansion at the beginning of the year and then along came the Pandemic and you’ve been locked in your house pretty much ever since!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Todaywith you about the fact thatGod’s expansion may lead us on a path that seems far from the dreams and promises God has given us!

Check out the podcast and listen by clicking the link below.

 

Hope For Today!

Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

Join Eagles In Leadership In Israel or Greece!

And we want to include YOU in our EXPANSION plans for 2021!

  • So, in 2021 Kate and Iwill be leading a TWO TOURS throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Just click the tab, Israel Tours, on the Eagles in leadership website for more details and a registration form.
  • Perhaps you would love to see the pages of your New Testament EXPLODE in front of you! We are thrilled to tell you have we are leading the Steps of Paul and the Glories of Greece tour in November of 2021! Just click the tab, Israel Tours, on the Eagles in leadership website for more details and a registration form.
  • Now, everything is included in ALL THREE OF THESE TOURSwith the exception of a few clearly indicated items. If would like to go to Israel or Greece in 2021 and see your Bible come alive, take a moment, go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org– explore the tours and message us about the Israel or Greece tours!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in leadership website.

 

 

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Hope for Today #172 – Expansion and Injustice!

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you ever struggled with trying to figure out what God is doing in your life?I mean really, sometimes the pain and suffering, the difficulties and troubles just won’t go away! And –  at times – they are just too much! And then some people, while being well-intentioned, judge us and tell us that God would never allow thatto happen to us.

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Todaywith you about the fact thatGod’s expansion plans do not shield us from the injustices of others – even family! (He has some Perplexing Ways!)

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Hope For Today #171 – Expansion Is First Seen In Our Dreams!

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Sharing isn’t always a good idea, especially when God is talking to us!You see, God doesn’t speak to everybody the same way. And some people, well … God doesn’t speak to it all except through His Word – the Bible. And if we share in public what God has told us in private with those whom God has not spoken to lately, we will probably get some pushback.

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Todaywith you about the fact thatwhat God has revealed to you may bring you trouble if and when you share it! (His Foreknowledge)

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

So we began making plans for mission, ministry, and more!
And we want to include YOU in our EXPANSION plans for 2021!

• So, in 2021 Kate and I will be leading TWO TOURS throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Just click the tab, “Israel Tours,” on the Eagles in leadership website for more details and a registration form.

• Perhaps you would love to see the pages of your New Testament EXPLODE in front of you! We are thrilled to tell you have we are leading the Steps of Paul and the Glories of Greece tour in November of 2021! Just click the tab, Steps of Paul and the Glories of Greece, on the Eagles in leadership website for more details and a registration form.

• Now, everything is included in ALL THREE OF THESE TOURS with the exception of a few clearly indicated items. If would like to go to Israel or Greece in 2021 and see your Bible come alive, take a moment, go to our website – EaglesInLeadership.org – explore the tours and message us about the Israel or Greece tours!

Now, as we close, I wanted to remind you that …

Hope For Today is a part of the global ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org; that’s EaglesInLeadership.org.

And please, leave us a comment about this message!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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Hope For Today #170 – Expansion Can’t Be Stopped!

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Are you struggling right now? Are people after you? Are things so difficult that you’re not sure if you can make it any longer? Have the dreams of January turn in the nightmares of September? Do those promises of God’s blessings given to you so many months ago now seem to be in question? Does it seem like God has forgotten you altogether?

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today with you about the fact that once God chooses to bless us, no one can remove His blessing! 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

 

We at Eagles In Leadership are so excited about what God is doing with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!

So we began making plans for mission, ministry, and more!

And we want to help YOU with your EXPANSION plans for 2021!

  • That’s one of the reasons Doc wrote, Growing Missional Leaders. This easy to read, Biblical, practical book will give you insights into how God expands our lives when we focus on His methods! If would like to experience greater effectiveness in 2021 and enjoy more of God’s power in your life, take a moment, go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org– and click on the book cover for Growing Missional Leaders. You can order it today from Amazon!

Just a reminder …

Hope For Today is a part of the global ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: Eagles In Leadership . org; that’s Eagles In Leadership .org.

And please, leave us a comment about this message!

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