by Mark Deterding | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
“For he is the living God and he endures forever;his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end.He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”...
by Mark Deterding | Dec 24, 2019 | Servant Leadership Philosophy, Servant Leadership Practices, Uncategorized
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 As I sit today on Christmas Eve reflecting on the impact Jesus’ birth had on the world, my mind goes to both Mary and Joseph. The trust they showed in God led them...
by Mark Deterding | Dec 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 Silent Night, Holy Night is one of my all time favorite Christmas Carols. It brings back many positive...
by Mark Deterding | Oct 16, 2018 | Faith-Based Servant Leadership Training, Servant Leadership Philosophy, Uncategorized
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 How open-minded are you, really? Do you find yourself locking down on traditions, doctrine,...
by Mark Deterding | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11 We all have a story we tell ourselves about our leadership: a private narrative in our own minds that the outside world never hears. Each day you build upon...
by Mark Deterding | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 Compassion, forgiveness, and fresh starts. Leaving things unsaid. Engaging marginalized employees. You know how often I write about these things, and how much I believe in them. And, yet...