The world praises conquest. We admire those who dominate markets, silence opponents, and achieve quick victories. But Scripture is clear. Patience and self-control are greater than brute force. Power without control destroys. Control guided by patience builds. “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32) … Continue reading Patience Over Power
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You Do Not Get to Judge “Almost Christian”
I recently read the article titled “I’m almost ready to become a Christian.” It is meant to comfort those who feel close, but not close enough. But I am angry, not at the writer, but at how Christians misuse that phrase to draw boundaries that only God can draw. When they teach that “almost Christian” … Continue reading You Do Not Get to Judge “Almost Christian”
Men of God stand firm in the storm.
It is where the unfaithful falter and the faithful are refined. Where nothing is promised except the chance to honor Christ. Out there, you do not rise to the moment. You fall to the depth of your preparation in Him. The storm strips away comfort. It does not care about your excuses, your feelings, or … Continue reading Men of God stand firm in the storm.
Culture Is Not Optional. Wake Up, Organizations.
Your culture is what you allow. What you reward. What you ignore. Many leaders dismiss culture as a soft concept. That is a dangerous mistake. Matthew 20:26 What Healthy Culture Looks Like Healthy organizations put people first without neglecting performance. Leaders serve, listen, and guide. They build trust by keeping their word and protecting their … Continue reading Culture Is Not Optional. Wake Up, Organizations.
Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier
Worry solves nothing. It keeps you stuck in your head while life moves on without you. Fear exaggerates problems, invents ones that may never happen, and robs you of the strength you need for what is real. Joshua 1:9 A warrior faces the same uncertainty as anyone else but responds differently. They prepare before the … Continue reading Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier
Mary Magdalene Wasn’t a Prostitute
Mary Magdalene is often described as a former prostitute who repented and followed Jesus. The Bible never says this. The Gospels introduce her in Luke 8:2 as “Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out.” That is all. There is no mention of sexual sin or immoral behavior. Her name simply means she … Continue reading Mary Magdalene Wasn’t a Prostitute
When Anxiety Knocks
Anxiety sucks, I mean it REALLY sucks! If you’ve ever experienced it, than you know how suckethly sucketh it sucks. But there are ways to manage it, and one of the oldest and most effective ways is through Stoic philosophy. Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius famously wrote "You have power over your mind … Continue reading When Anxiety Knocks
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