In the early morning, Tim’s heart races as he sits quietly in the hectic café with his Bible closed in front of him. He stirs his coffee in slow motion. Yesterday morning his future seemed optimistic, but after losing his job at the close of business, his world crumbles. With bills piling up and uncertainty eclipsing his future, fear overtakes his peace. Tim disrupts his negative thought pattern and reminds himself about the Godly mindset he’s been building over... Read more
Learn How to Discern God’s Nudges Have you ever felt a nudge to do something and wondered if it was from God or yourself? If so, I can relate. A nudge or prompting from God comes from scripture, people, prophetic words, gut feelings, whispers, and mind impressions, to name a few. While I believe God can speak to us audibly, I haven’t heard His voice. Instead, I experience mind word impressions from the Holy Spirit, like other believers report. I... Read more
Are You Aligned with God? Terry works for a large global enterprise based in Texas. Known for his faith and family devotion, Terry was aligned with God. A pillar of the community, discipling young men and leading his life from a deep connection to God. However, Terry earns a substantial promotion by jumping from Sr. Manager to VP. His office hours increase while his focus shifts to material success, neglecting his spiritual commitments and ignoring the warning signs of drifting... Read more
For those who want to spend more time with God, read on… One of my spiritual growth students reached out for guidance concerned about feeling disconnected from God. During our first session, I posed the question, “What do you believe is causing the disconnect?” Her head lowered. “I’m too busy to focus on God, and if I had time, I don’t know where to start.” I gave her a warm smile. “It’s okay. As someone who has been in your... Read more
Ministry burnout is up 42% according to Barna.com. Read Jim’s story to understand the root causes and gain six practical ways to prevent ministry burnout in your congregation and life. Marsha rings her husband, Jim, for the 3rd time. No answer. She hovers over the stove, contemplating whether to remove the overcooked roast or keep it warm. It’s eight o’clock. How could he miss another anniversary together after the terrible argument a year ago? She stares through the kitchen window,... Read more
Turn to God, But How? One commitment I made to myself when starting this column is brutal honesty. I believe the world has plenty of superficial information to consume. I’ve been struggling to find the words to express my level of despair. Watching the news coverage the last 4 days of Israel’s horrific terrorist attacks is not the best way to find a silver lining within the chaos of our world. I care deeply about the people of Israel. Life... Read more
Is the Holy Spirit Underutilized? Once, in a charming little town, there lived a man named Timothy. He owned an ornate metal lamp believed to possess magical powers. Everyone who heard of the lamp rushed into town to see its wonders, but Timothy never ignited it. He appreciated its aesthetic beauty, but never tapped into its true potential. Sadly, stinginess and ignorance concealed the blessing of the lit lamp for himself and for others to witness. Similarly, many Christians hold... Read more
The Fabric of Society is in Trouble – Christian Development is Key On a cool afternoon, Emma heads towards the local park for her daily power walk. She pumps her arms, passing others. After several minutes, she finds a shady park bench to rest, absorbing the sights and sounds of her bustling little town. Closing her eyes, her face warms up from the sun. She inhales the aroma of fresh cut grass while listening to children laughing and birds singing.... Read more
Welcome to the first article of my new column, “Fabric of Faith.” I dedicate this space to everyone seeking to enrich their lives by weaving their Christian faith into every facet of daily living. My goal is to provide encouragement, tips, and thought-provoking ideas to help you live a Christ-centered life with an emphasis on the workplace. “Fabric of Faith” centers on the belief that Christianity is not a separate thread in our lives; rather, it is the very fabric... Read more
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