What’s the Big Deal About Flattery?
Unfortunately, these days it’s not entirely uncommon to hear stories of prominent pastors or ministry professionals who have compromised their family and ministry over an inappropriate sexual relationship. Temptation is a lifelong struggle for all of us, and none of us are immune. To complicate matters, the enemy of our souls delights in seeing God’s […]
Thick Skin and a Tender Heart
Over the years, one of the things I’ve made it a habit to ask God for is for thick skin and a tender heart. Life is messy and there’s a 100 percent chance we’ll get our feelings hurt. To be blunt—sometimes we’ll be crushed. With this ever-present reality comes a risk of being overly sensitive […]
Avoiding a Sense of Dread
In the early days of the COVID-19 quarantine, I was glued to the news. Like most people around the world, I wanted information about the virus. But before long, the steady stream of breaking news was disturbing my overall sense of well-being. I wasn’t sleeping well and felt a general sense of unease. Constant access […]
Wisdom: Are You Ready For a Lifetime Pursuit?
Last night I ordered a Dustbuster on Amazon, and it arrived on my front porch this morning. I’ll admit, I was impressed. In American culture, we are obsessed with obtaining things quickly. High-speed internet, fast food, instant access, and overnight shipping rule the day. If a company can’t meet our demand for speed, we take […]