From the Editor's Desk

I am amazed on a daily basis at how much God blesses us at Family Friendly Gaming. Many times I receive offers of products that I really have no idea what we will do with. Some of them interest me personally, or some of the various team members. Many are offered to us, and I prayerfully consider whether we should cover it in some form or fashion. Spiritual Leadership is a book by Henry & Richard Blackaby. You may recall a news story on the Revised and Expanded Edition of this book.

Spiritual Leadership is one intense and deep book. The authors delve into leadership from a variety of angles. The core of this book is the spiritual leadership. What makes a spiritual leader? How are they created? What are the pitfalls they face? How do they build a legacy? What are the rewards that a spiritual leader will receive? Where does God fit into a busy schedule? Numerous examples from the lives of various leaders are used in the answers to all of these questions.

Spiritual Leadership is not a book for every single person on the planet. It is methodical, and academic. In fact Spiritual Leadership is used by some places of learning. It is not the easiest book to read, mainly because of the numerous examples in each lesson. It is however a very rewarding book to read, especially if you are in any position of leadership. Personally I never aspired toward any position of leadership, and many times in my life have tried to avoid it. Yet God has consistently put me in positions of authority.

The ultimate question I always have is - does it enrich your life and draw you closer to God? For me Spiritual Leadership re-affirmed many things I already knew. It also made me realize how blessed I have been. Since many leaders had major tragedy in their lives. I have not had an interest in any empire building. Yet God has grown things beyond my wildest dreams. Spiritual Leadership contains a lot of information. Will it help me as a leader? I sincerely hope so. Does it help me understand what other leaders are going through? Most definitely. In fact I know to do things to make their lives easier instead of more difficult.

I feel it is appropriate to end my column on what is essentially the beginning of the process for any Spiritual Leader. The relationship with God. You have to know God's Will to be able to do it. You know God's Will by spending time with Him. Studying the life and ministry of Jesus Christ is a great place to pick up some pointers. Jesus was constantly spending time with the Father. He would spend all night in prayer. How many leaders spend an hour a day with God? So if you want to know where to start - spend time with God.

God bless you and yours,
Paul Bury
Editor in Chief
Family Friendly Gaming