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The Pulpit Belongs to Christ, Not a Candidate

October 22, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
An open Bible rests on a worn wooden pulpit in an empty church.

A pastor should name public evil without turning political judgment into God’s command. Christians in the pew must test both the message and their own loyalties.

Categories Faith & Manhood, Leadership & Presence Tags biblical leadership, Christian conscience, church and state, pastoral authority, political discernment Leave a comment

Five Dollars and the Cost of Public Trust

October 17, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Dark monochrome editorial scene of a gift card beside voter-registration paperwork in a civic hall, with people blurred in the background.

A five-dollar gift card at a Leavenworth County voter-registration drive raises larger questions about leadership, integrity, and public trust.

Categories Community & Culture, Leadership & Presence Tags Civic Engagement Kansas, Faith and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Lessons, team accountability Leave a comment

When a Religious Exemption Still Costs You Your Job

October 16, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
A worn firefighter helmet and folded jacket on an empty fire station bench

Eight Washington firefighters challenged a vaccine mandate on religious grounds. What their case reveals about conscience, workplace authority and responsible leadership.

Categories Faith + Work, Leadership & Presence Tags Christian conscience, Christian Leadership, Faith and Leadership, Leadership Lessons, Workplace Leadership Leave a comment

Hustle Does Not Guarantee the Opportunity

October 14, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
A lone athlete shows disciplined effort while pursuing a loose football across a misty field at dawn.

Disciplined effort cannot guarantee the opportunity. It can make sure you are prepared, moving, and close enough to act when the moment arrives.

Categories Faith & Manhood, Leadership & Presence Tags disciplined effort, faithfulness, Leadership, personal responsibility, preparation Leave a comment

Veteran Suicide Prevention Must Start Before Crisis

October 15, 2026October 8, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
An open front door at the end of a worn path, symbolizing veteran suicide prevention through housing stability and support

Veteran suicide prevention must begin before crisis. Housing stability, health care, benefits, employment, community, and survivor care must work together.

Categories Leadership & Presence, Veterans & Service Tags Housing Stability, Resilience, service, veteran leadership, Veteran Suicide Prevention Leave a comment

Execution: Do the Work Your Convictions Require

October 2, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
A man fastens a hinge on a wooden gate, illustrating faithful execution through practical work.

Faithful execution turns conviction into useful action. Define the responsibility, do your part, and review the evidence with this practical five-step exercise.

Categories Leadership & Presence Tags Christian Leadership, disciplined execution, Hold the Line, personal responsibility, stewardship Leave a comment

This Is Not One Incident: The Long Erosion of Trust in Leavenworth Schools

October 2, 2026October 1, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Editorial illustration for the Leavenworth schools essay: an empty classroom with desks and a closed notebook, viewed through an open doorway.

A Leavenworth father examines USD 453’s safety, abuse case, enrollment losses and leadership, and what families need to see change.

Categories Community & Culture, Leadership & Presence Tags Leavenworth schools, parent trust, school leadership, school safety, USD 453 Leave a comment

When Temporary Sacrifice Becomes Permanent Surrender

September 29, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
A worker in a hard hat reviews paperwork during a night shift.

A dependable employee helps cover an emergency Sunday shift. What happens when leaders treat that sacrifice as a standing obligation? A Christian leadership reflection on conviction, trust, and reasonable accommodation.

Categories Faith + Work, Leadership & Presence Tags Christian Leadership, Faith at Work, Religious Accommodation, Sunday Worship, Workplace Leadership Leave a comment

Pressure Does Not Excuse the Leader

September 23, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Baseball umpire practicing self-control under pressure near home plate under stadium lights.

Pressure does not remove a leader’s standard. It reveals whether he can govern himself when his strength, patience, and margin are tested.

Categories Faith & Manhood, Leadership & Presence Tags Christian Leadership, disciplined execution, leadership under pressure, personal responsibility, self-control

Do Not Argue With Everyone at Once

September 16, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Black-and-white umpire gear arranged on a dugout bench for calm leadership under pressure.

Calm leadership does not debate every voice. It identifies the accountable channel, states the issue clearly, and remains governed under pressure.

Categories Faith & Manhood, Leadership & Presence Tags calm leadership, Conflict Resolution, game management, self-government, team accountability
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