Delusion Of Self Grandeur
The delusion of self-grandeur is a state of mind an individual believes themselves to be superior, more important, or more talented than they actually are. This false of grandeur can…
What To Know Before Marrying A Divorced Man: Protect Your Heart And Your Future
Love is a beautiful foundation for marriage, but when your partner has a past marriage, love alone is not enough. The heartbreaking story of some “widows" teaches us that good…
Run Your Race, Keep Your Pace
It can be hard to remind yourself that God is never early, nor is He ever late. God has a plan for you and for each of us children.…
Breaking Religious Chains
The Question That Sets You Free In John chapter 5, we find a powerful scene at the Bethesda pool, a place whose name means “House of Mercy.” It’s filled with…
Life is an incredible journey. Never let a bad chapter make you feel like it’s the end
Life is a long and amazing journey. Don’t let one hard part make you think your story is over. A bad time is just one chapter; it is not the…
Addressing Yesterday’s Problems And Not Tomorrow’s Challenges Can Be Catastrophic
Focusing church leadership solely on yesterday’s problems rather than tomorrow’s challenges can have significant drawbacks that hinder the growth and vitality of the church community. While addressing past issues is…
Deconstructing Christian Clichés: What The Bible Really Says About Decision-Making And Suffering
The Christian Phrases We Use to Avoid the Hard Work of Faith We’ve all said it. Someone asks why you turned down the job, ended the relationship, or passed on…
Don’t Clear The Bush Around Your House If You Still Don’t Have A Toilet
Before You Clear the Bush: The Wisdom of Building from the Inside Out There is an African proverb that offers a profound lesson for life and decision-making: “Don’t clear the…
The Church Is Not An Investment Company: A Hard Truth About Balance
I’ve served as an ordained clergyman for years, and I’ve witnessed a painful, recurring pattern. It’s a pattern of good, faithful people waking up in their later years with a…
When Home Isn’t Safe: How to Protect Your Peace from Paternal or Maternal Family
When Home Isn't Safe: How to Protect Your Peace from Family We’re taught that family is our sanctuary. The place where love is unconditional, support is automatic, and we are…
The Transparency Test: Can The Modern Church Survive Without It?
The Transparency Test: Can the Modern Church Survive Without It? Without any prejudice: A quiet erosion of trust is underway in many churches today. For years, a model of minimal…
