Rick Green

There is a term used in the military arena called "The Commander's Intent," which simply refers to leadership that has soldiers focus on a mission's objective without providing all the specific details on how to accomplish it. Its design is to harness the creativity of the soldier to achieve a particular purpose. An exercise of 'free will' – just be sure to accomplish the Mission! In my Christian walk, I can relate that to my own 'Commander's Intent.' As a member of God's army, I have been called to partic[...]

 “Listen to the advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:20-21 ESV I’ve come to learn that God leaves nothing to chance. He has foreordained and decreed every event, no matter how seemingly small or insignificant. Much of the character that defines me today was formed as I was lifted from the ashes of a scorched childhood and finally reborn. Blessed with many empty spa[...]