A disciplined approach to questioning yourself …
Have you ever had a thought that felt completely true — like “I’m a failure” or “they must hate me” — but couldn’t quite say why you […]
17
Sep
2025
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James Scott, Jr.
16
Sep
2025
The frustrated Jesus …
The disciples sat in the boat, staring at the single loaf of bread before them, and their conversation betrayed their worry. “But the disciples had forgotten to […]
15
Sep
2025
When the bough breaks …
Have you ever noticed how some children’s rhymes and lullabies contain the oddest stories or images? One example is a lullaby also classified a rhyme called “Rock-a-bye […]
11
Sep
2025
Five ways a young (or any) minister can be a good example …
For many years now, two of the most common encouragements for ministers have been to foster influence and build a personal brand. That’s because various church leadership […]
10
Sep
2025
The week that can make your workouts more effective …
Jeff had been training consistently for months. He tracked every lift, followed his routine, and rarely missed a session. Lately, though, something felt off. Workouts were manageable, […]
09
Sep
2025
The fear that freaks out church leaders …
Of all the issues and challenges that church leaders face in the routine work of ministry, the one that strikes fear in the heart of many ministers […]
08
Sep
2025
An essential component to fruitful pastoral ministry …
Pastors often hear an admonition that is very important to their vocational ministry which many take seriously … very seriously. Yet, many others do not. What is […]
05
Sep
2025
Why you sometimes do some of your best thinking when your mind wanders …
Ideas have a way of sneaking up on us in the quietest moments. A new solution surfaces while standing under the shower. A memory sharpens on the […]
03
Sep
2025
Most people naturally return to a set level of happiness no matter what life brings …
Did you know that YOU likely have a “built-in,” permanent baseline set for the general level of happiness you’ll mostly steadily experience in life? At least, that’s […]
02
Sep
2025
“Bed rotting” is emerging as a serious issue among some Gen Z young adults …
The room is dim, curtains drawn, with only the soft glow of a phone illuminating the sheets. Outside, life carries on — cars rush past, neighbors move […]