Posts with the category “leadership”

When we elevate roles above people and treat leaders as spiritually superior, we stop walking in the Kingdom and start living in the patterns of the world—the very patterns Jesus warned against.  Read More

Every true work of God begins not with strategy or structure, but with the thunderclap of revelation. The veil lifts, and God is no longer a concept we manage, He is a fire we cannot touch.  Read More

The time is now, we must stop reducing the church to a recruitment agency, and instead embrace the full, biblical identity: The church exists for the glory of God, the worship of Christ, the holiness of His people, and the proclamation of His gospel.  Read More

Man would plant a little, but God plants much. Man rations, but God overflows. The wilderness is not dressed up for show, it is filled with a forest that should not exist together in a place so barren that no one can deny Who has done it. The nations will see it, and they will reckon with it. “That they may see and know, may consider and understand together, that the hand of the LORD has done this” (Isaiah 41:20, ESV).  Read More

Our eyes are not the standard. Our opinions are not the plumb line. The gaze that matters is the one set upon the throne, steady and unmoved by shifting human currents.  Read More

A church can be grown with business strategies. A service can be designed with excellence. A sermon can be preached with eloquence. But none of those require the Spirit. None of those need a living God. If it can be done without Him, it should not be done at all (John 15:5; Psalm 127:1)  Read More

We are now witnessing a quiet crisis in churches across the world—those who once stood on stages with confidence have disappeared behind curtains of confusion and disillusionment. They “felt called.” They were platformed early. They were handed microphones, titles, and trust. But somewhere along the line, they tapped out. The weight was too much. The warfare was unexpected. The yoke that was supposed to be “easy” felt unbearable, because it had never truly been given by Christ.  Read More

The urge to act early is not valor; it is presumption. Holiness has its own timeline. To leave before the process is complete is to die by judgment, not neglect. Jesus did not minister before His time (John 7:30). He did not act on zeal. He waited. Every moment, every miracle, every move, submitted to the hour set by the Father. He did not fill His own hands. He was given the cup, and He drank it.  Read More

There is a deep and relentless ache within the human soul—a yearning that propels men to etch their names into stone, to chase the ever-fading applause, to strain toward the assurance that they matter. This is no mere cultural impulse but an ancient cry, echoing from Babel to the latest viral post. We are creatures who long to be seen, known, and remembered. And yet, here is the paradox: the more fiercely we grasp for significance through self-exaltation, the more elusive it becomes.  Read More

The words of Jesus in Luke 15 are scandalous in their simplicity: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine... and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?” (Luke 15:4, ESV). He does not wait for the sheep to wander back. He does not sit in the safety of the flock and mourn the one who left. He goes after it.  Read More

They are quiet, these two. Assumption and her sister Presumption move quickly, feeding on half-truths, imagined offenses, and misheard words. They do not announce themselves with loud accusations or wild gestures. They simply slide into the spaces left unspoken, filling the voids with whispered falsehoods, twisting shadows into supposed truths.   Read More

They desire to be seen as spiritual, as valuable to the community of the faithful, as useful to the movement of God—yet all the while, the intent of the heart is angled not toward Christ’s glory but their own. And the Spirit sees. The eye of man may be beguiled by charisma, gifting, zeal even—but the Spirit knows the bent of a heart.  Read More

The church isn't meant to be confined by preferences or traditions. Instead, it should be a bright, clear light to a world in darkness.   Read More

Sometimes, I think we need to stop saying “God builds the church” as if it absolves us of responsibility. Jesus tells Peter in Matthew 16:18 (ESV), “...on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” It is a statement of divine certainty, yes, but it is also wrapped up in human participation.  Read More

Jesus constructively confronts and shuns inflammatory reactions. He calls us beyond instinctual self-defense into reconciling dialogue that heals breached trust through grace and truth spoken respectfully. Though innocence affords no immunity from deceit as Jesus endured, faith positions us to absorb backlash without venom.   Read More

God’s call to the Israelites to take possession of the Promised Land was not just an invitation to kick back and soak up the milk and honey. It was a charge to step into their divine inheritance through obedience, courage, and spiritual tenacity. For us today, possessing the proverbial “promised land” is laying hold of all God has in store by embracing the opportunities and challenges before us with the same valiant spirit.  Read More

Every believer has been granted the supreme privilege of communing with the Creator of the universe through prayer. Yet within the lives of some Christians burns an ember of holy desperation, a smoldering hunger to enter the Most Holy Place, beyond the veil, and wage spiritual warfare through fervent, prevailing intercession. The Bible upholds shining examples of these mighty intercessors who ushered in sweeping revivals, cultural transformations, and deliverance through their passionate prayers.   Read More

In life’s darkest battlegrounds when all human effort fails, there remains one supreme weapon that cannot be impeded—the persistent, unwavering prayer of faith.  Read More

In an era characterized by a cacophony of voices vying for attention and truth often obscured by the noise, there is a profound longing for simplicity and clarity in revelation.  Read More

Though God has a purpose for each life, His flawless timing clashes with our impatient longing for instant visibility and elevation. Psalm 27:14 (ESV) exhorts, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.”   Read More

Our choices and our legacies ripple forward long after we are gone. Together, may we set aside lesser ambitions and distractions to fully embrace God’s glorious plans and purposes. Though they require sacrifice of personal comfort, in yielding we find they ultimately exceed our wildest dreams.  Read More

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to a life of purpose, one focused on building God’s Kingdom by making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). However, the temptation often arises to become complacent and settle into a comfortable Christian bubble, disconnected from the spiritual vitality required to effectively advance the very mission that Christ has entrusted His Church.  Read More

As believers, our purpose and positions remain defined by eternal Kingdom principles rather than shifting cultural trends. Such a heavenly perspective provides the courage to uphold truth lovingly amid earthly conflicts.   Read More

Beloved child of God, the time has come to shed all that holds you back and take your place as an activated ambassador of Christ’s Kingdom. Though you feel weak, His strength is made perfect in you. You have been divinely gifted and empowered for this moment—to shine the hope of Christ amid gathering darkness.  Read More

Getting to know Christ and making Him known is an odyssey into abundant life. When we follow it wholeheartedly, we experience the unmatched joy of knowing Jesus fully and showing His reality to others. There is no higher calling.  Read More

Focus forms the thread that weaves divine purpose into each moment of life. Yet amid distractions, upholding attentiveness to God’s priorities demands ongoing realignment.  Read More

Though requiring the surrender of control, the call to inquire of the Lord is no restrictive mandate but a liberating invitation into greater alignment with divine wisdom.  Read More

He is the God of the great and the small, even down to the smallest of details. Scripture confirms that we are of much greater value than birds! Therefore, God will provide what we need each day if we seek His kingdom first.  Read More

Today’s cultural narrative of tolerance often reduces people to members of groups, ignoring their individual identities. In this view, someone’s character, tolerance, bias, or beliefs come solely from their group, not their personal stance or choices. However, the Church of Jesus provides a contrast.   Read More

Blasphemy has long provoked passionate disputes by attacking sensitive issues. Across history, religious beliefs and figures have been frequent targets of such blasphemous mockery and vulgarity directed at the sacred. However, a fascinating shift has emerged in modern times, unveiling a new dimension to blasphemy.   Read More

In our journey of faith, we firmly uphold the belief that every Christian is uniquely gifted and purposefully called. Guided by the words of Peter, who affirms that we are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9, ESV), we affirm that no believer stands as a mere observer. Rather, each one of us possesses a vital role, a place to contribute and shine, regardless of the platform.  Read More