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In this powerful episode of the Larry Kreider Leadership Podcast, Larry and LaVerne Kreider tackle the issue of unmet expectations and the negative impact they can have on our lives as believers. Drawing from biblical principles and their personal experience, the Kreiders explore the subtle tactics Satan uses to distract and derail us from our God-given destiny. They provide practical steps to recognizing and overcoming the enemy's plan, releasing our own unfulfilled expectations, the expectations placed upon us by others, and surrendering to God's divine will.
The 10 D’s of the Devil:

Disappointment
Discontentment
Discouragement
Doubt
Disbelief
Disillusionment
Deception
Disobedience
Despair
Destruction

Highlights:

Disappointment from unmet expectations is a plan from the enemy to keep us from fulfilling our destiny.
Proverbs 13:12
John 10:10
When it comes to expectations, the true test is how we respond to disappointment.
Matthew 11
Hebrews 12:15

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership by Larry Kreider
Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership audiobook by Larry Kreider
When God Seems Silent by Larry and LaVerne Kreider
10 D’s of the Devil by Larry Kreider

Related Resources:

DOVE International
DOVE International Succession Plan
Our Journey with God by Larry and LaVerne Kreider

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.

In this week’s episode of the Larry Kreider Leadership Podcast, Larry and LaVerne Kreider continue their conversation on the tests leaders face by discussing the transformative power of God’s grace. The Kreiders provide valuable insights into the distinction between grace and mercy and how grace operates in our lives. They shed light on how embracing God's grace can lead to a newfound freedom in our journey with Jesus.
Quotable Quotes:

“Effective leaders know success depends on the grace of God.”
“You can’t walk in grace and walk in pride at the same time.”

Highlights:

2 Corinthians 9:8
Colossians 1:27
Mercy is God not giving us what we deserve, but grace is God giving us what we do not deserve.
1 Corinthians 15:10
James 4:6
Walking in grace is receiving a pouring out of God’s divine favor on our lives.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership by Larry Kreider
Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership audiobook by Larry Kreider
Praying Grace: 55 Meditations & Declarations on the Finished Work of Christ by David Holland
Living in the Grace of God by Larry Kreider
Biblical Foundation Series by Larry Kreider

Related Resources:

DOVE International
DOVE International Succession Plan
Our Journey with God by Larry and LaVerne Kreider

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.

Many of us struggle with insecurities that can hold us back from fulfilling our potential in Christ. In this episode, Larry and LaVerne Kreider share their personal experiences of walking in their identity in Christ, along with biblical principles to help listeners overcome insecurities in a healthy and godly way. Larry and LaVerne discuss how recognizing our true worth in Christ can lead to genuine security, releasing control and pride and trusting in what truly matters—our identity in Christ—rather than the opinions of others.
Quotable Quotes:

“Insecure leaders create an environment of insecurity.”
“Insecure leaders often want and feel they need control.”
“Security comes from knowing Christ lives in us and that without Him we can do nothing. But with Him, we can do all things!”

Highlights:

John 8:14
1 John 2:27
Secure leaders intentionally surround themselves with individuals who complement their skills and abilities, empowering and releasing them to fulfill their unique callings and purposes without undermining them.
An insecure leader searches for and seeks opportunities to make themselves look more important.
Galatians 2:20
Colossians 1:27

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership by Larry Kreider
Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership audiobook by Larry Kreider
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

Related Resources:

DOVE International
DOVE International Succession Plan
Our Journey with God by Larry and LaVerne Kreider

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.

In this insightful episode, Larry and LaVerne Kreider delve into the critical role of integrity in leadership. They emphasize its significance in shaping a leader's godly, effective, and healthy influence. Drawing from biblical wisdom, they impart valuable keys, principles, and practical safeguards that can be integrated into both personal life and ministry. Join them as they shed light on the transformative power of integrity in leadership.
Quotable Quotes:

“Integrity means whole or complete.”
“As a Christian leader, we must align our attitudes, words, and actions with biblical truth.”
“When a leader’s character is marked by integrity, people will follow them.”

Highlights:

Integrity is being the same in public as we are in private.
A leader who has integrity is honest and has clear and uncompromised values along with clarity about what is right and wrong.
Titus 2:7-8
Psalm 51
Surrendering to the Holy Spirit's transformative work within us and being transparent about our current struggles and challenges leads to a place of wholeness and integrity in our lives.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Often, the little decisions we make prevent us from making big mistakes.
Accountability is vital to living a life of integrity.
1 John 2:16
Proverbs 2:7

 Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership by Larry Kreider
Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership audiobook by Larry Kreider

Related Resources:

DOVE International
DOVE International Succession Plan
Our Journey with God by Larry and LaVerne Kreider

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.

Continuing their series on "Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership," Larry and LaVerne Kreider highlight the importance of demonstrating agape love towards both those we lead and those in our lives. They emphasize that it is through Christ living and working within us that we are empowered to exhibit this transformative and selfless form of love.
Quotable Quotes:

“Compassion gives people a path out of their pain.”
“Agape love is love without expectancy of return.”
“I can tell when I have lost my passion for Jesus when I make decisions based upon what it will cost me versus the glory that Christ will receive.”—Floyd McClung

Highlights:

James 1:2-3
1 Corinthians 13
There is great security in knowing that even in times of difficulty, God’s intention toward us is always love.
Colossians 3:12
Matthew 7:12
John 13:34-35
John 17
Romans 12
Philippians 2:2-7
The focus of our ministry or business should not be self-consuming but rather should be centered on advancing the Kingdom of God.
Love is a decision we make to allow Christ’s love to flow through us rather than live by how we feel.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership by Larry Kreider
Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership audiobook by Larry Kreider
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henry Nouwen

Related Resources:

DOVE International
DOVE International Succession Plan
Our Journey with God by Larry and LaVerne Kreider

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.
 

Larry and LaVerne Kreider discuss the importance of having a vision and challenge listeners against rushing the process. They also share three key steps: receiving the vision, allowing it to be tested, and finally implementing that vision to see it fulfilled.
Quotable Quotes:

“Wise leaders recognize that the process of sharing vision, building trust, and taking enough time for God’s people to own the vision is so important.”

Highlights:

Proverbs 29:18
Habakkuk 2:1-3
Our perception of timing is often different from God's timing.
2 Timothy 2:2

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership by Larry Kreider
Passing the 21 Tests of Leadership audiobook by Larry Kreider

Related Resources:

DOVE International
DOVE International Succession Plan
Our Journey with God by Larry and LaVerne Kreider

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.