April 2024

A young preacher, anxious after being told he sounded just like his mentor. Seeking clarity, he turned to his older, wiser counterpart. The seasoned preacher chuckled at the notion and reassured him. “We all start by echoing those who taught us,” he explained. “Your voice will naturally evolve as you grow and learn. Your task […]

So you’re on this big and bold mission. A divine mission that is greater than you. Your first thought may be to reflect on how special you are for this mission to have chosen you. And now you may be unsure of how to best implement this. So you spend your days daydreaming. Thinking about

Creativity opens up many doors, opportunities, and possibilities. However, many of those “opportunities” and “possibilities” may not be the best move at the time. Many of the ideas in your mind right now have already been proven not to work. It is documented that it does not work, and the reasons why have already been

Tears are a common expression of deep anguish in times of despair. When the church building collapsed after years of effort, some people mocked the pastor’s tears. However, crying has a place in the Bible. David, a man after God’s own heart, wept bitterly in the face of tragedy, seeking solace and guidance from the

Do not take the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16 – 21) as additional evidence that God does not want his children to be wealthy. That’s a bad takeaway lesson. What’s more likely is that the rich fool is so because he doesn’t understand stewardship. The idea is that we are all servants, endowed

If you are in the business of changing hearts and minds, you can not judge yourself based on commercial outcomes. Commercial operations thrive by sidestepping anything the target market might frown at, misunderstand or outrightly reject. The marketer succeeds by telling the people what they want to hear, and is rewarded by their gold. The

In our modern world, there’s an ever-present push for rapid growth and instant success. The allure of immediate results tempts us to bypass the journey, aiming for shortcuts and quick wins. Why settle for slow and steady when we can aim for the big, large, spectacular and swift? But this mindset often leads to burnout

In our journey through life and purpose, managing our expectations from people is very important. People’s opinions and reactions can be unpredictable, and it’s essential not to let them deter you from your mission. Our Lord Jesus faced disbelief from his hometown in Mark 6:1-6. Despite their skepticism and the lack of faith, he remained

Nicholas Klein, a trade union activist, once observed a timeless truth in his 1918 speech: “First they ignore you. Then they ridicule you. And then they attack you and want to burn you. And then they build monuments to you.” If your mission is truly worthwhile, this cycle of skepticism and opposition is inevitable. Initially,

Love is the foundation of meaningful creation. When we create solely for our ego, our work often lacks connection and relevance to others. Every spiritual gift, creativity included, works better when it is uses to serve others. Genuine spiritual love, which desires the good of others, equips us with empathy. This empathy allows us to