Overcoming Obstacles and Seizing Opportunities
By Steve Lawson
Christian, Christian Living,
Personal Empowerment
It seemed a lopsided battle. On one side, a small shepherd with
a sling and five stones. On the other, a heavily armored ten-foot giant whose
taunts and challenges immobilized an army of seasoned warriors.
The story of David and Goliath has become an almost universal
underdog story; but in reality, Goliath never stood a chance.
In Giant Killers, emotional intelligence speaker,
consultant, and author Steve Lawson identifies the five vital emotional and
social skills David possessed: identity, discipline, graciousness, action, and
hope. When combined with the power of God’s grace, these strengths made it
possible for David to defeat Goliath, build a mighty army out of social
rejects, and establish the greatest kingdom in the history of Israel.
Identity. Discipline. Graciousness. Action. Hope. These five
important emotional skills establish how we perceive and express ourselves—and
how willingly we seize the opportunities God provides. Who better to
demonstrate these powerful traits than David, who slew his own giant?
We all face giants in our lives—challenges and obstacles that
intimidate us, limit our potential, and keep us from moving forward. It’s easy
to feel like David fighting Goliath. And that’s good—because David won. Like
David, we can overcome any challenge, seizing with confidence the opportunities
God places in our path. Giant Killers teaches you how to do
so, providing a foundation on which you can build success after success. It all
begins with you—and your willingness to trust in God’s grace.
Author Bio
A former small-business owner and church planter, Steve Lawson
recently stepped down as the senior pastor of Grace Community Church in
Greenville, Texas, to focus on his writing, speaking, and leadership training
activities.
He holds a doctor of strategic leadership degree from Regent
University, a master of divinity degree from The King’s University, an MBA from
Amberton University, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from
the University of North Texas.
Lawson owns Leadership Transformation Inc., providing emotional
intelligence training and consulting to organizations of all sizes. More
information on his consulting services is available at www.leadershiptransformation.net. An avid blogger
and writer, Lawson is available for speaking engagements in churches, seminars,
and conferences. You can contact him at
www.stevelawson.us.
He and his wife, Karen, live in Greenville, Texas. They are the
parents of three grown daughters.
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