DID YOU KNOW Leadership places us under a bright light. Whether we oversee a congregation, manage a workplace, guide a classroom, or simply shape a home, influence exposes what is truly within us. Scripture reminds us that the sphere of influence is never neutral ground. It either becomes a channel of grace or a conduitContinue reading “When Influence Becomes a Test of the Heart”
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Refined in the Waiting
Learning to Trust When the Path Is Unclear As the Day Begins “Keep my soul and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You.” Psalm 25:20 David’s prayer in Psalm 25 rises from a life lived between promise and fulfillment. Anointed by Samuel yet hunted by Saul, David learnedContinue reading “Refined in the Waiting”
Faith That Shapes the Church and Frees the Heart
Thru the Bible in a Year Today’s journey through Scripture brings us to two of Paul’s most personal and practical letters: Titus and Philemon. Though brief in length, these epistles carry weight far beyond their size. One is written to a young church leader entrusted with ordering the life of congregations on the island ofContinue reading “Faith That Shapes the Church and Frees the Heart”
Wisdom’s Final Words
The concluding chapters of Proverbs provide practical wisdom for leadership, relationships, and personal growth. They emphasize integrity, compassion, and the importance of loving discipline in character development. Through insights from Agur and a mother’s counsel, readers are encouraged to embody God’s truth and apply it in daily life for spiritual growth and influence.
Am I Somebody Else?
The piece emphasizes the societal tendency to defer responsibility to a mythical “Somebody Else.” It urges individuals to take action against injustice and moral decay, citing biblical teachings and the example of Rev. Donald Wildmon. Christians are called to be proactive in promoting ethical standards and expressing compassion in a challenging world.
Four Kings and a Prophet
The passages from 2 Kings 13–14 explore the reigns of four kings—Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Amaziah, and Jeroboam II—highlighting themes of power, sin, and divine mercy. They illustrate God’s discipline, the consequences of pride, and encourage humility. Ultimately, God’s faithfulness and compassion persist through flawed leadership, inviting transformation and trust.