Posts with the tag “maturity”

What if, to put it absurdly and yet sharply, someone has discovered themselves to be a cannibal? Must we accept that too? The question may seem ridiculous, but its clarity helps pierce the fog. When the ethic of “accept me as I am” is left unchallenged, it demands affirmation of the self even when that self is in rebellion against God. And Christianity, which never flatters the flesh, will not comply.  Read More

The fragility of their frame is not in the honesty itself but in their refusal to be wrong, their quiet conviction that truth must be agreeable to be true. So they twist the knife the other way, accusing honesty of cruelty, and the one who dares to speak it of arrogance, or worse—unkindness.   Read More

There is a strange irony that often lingers beneath the surface of our most well-meaning Christian communities—one we rarely confront, but often accommodate. It creeps into discipleship under the guise of kindness, weaves its way through sermons cloaked in therapeutic jargon, and quietly reshapes the definition of love until confrontation feels cruel and correction, abusive.  Read More

The call to live a life worthy of God's purpose is not just for pastors or church leaders - it's for every believer. We are all called to be part of a priesthood of believers who impact the world around us.  Read More

David’s life echoes the very heart of the Gospel, the calling of the poor in spirit, the forgotten and reviled, to inherit the Kingdom  Read More

True revival cannot be manufactured by human effort or clever techniques; it is a sovereign work of the Spirit, who moves when and where He wills. We cannot schedule or program revival, but we can pray for the Spirit to come in power, preparing our hearts to be fully responsive when divine winds begin to blow.  Read More

“Because to take away a man’s freedom of choice, even his freedom to make the wrong choice, is to manipulate him as though he were a puppet and not a person.”  Read More

Similar to plants needing parts to die and decompose to provide nourishment for new growth, some dreams, desires, and callings need to be laid down and go through a process of death and resurrection for God’s work in us to take place.  Read More

Part 2: God's Promises of HopeAs mentioned in the previous blog, Finding Hope: A Series on Overcoming Struggles, Christians cannot take a “head in the sand” approach to the mental state of others because of the profound impact it has not only on the individual, but also impacts the lives of those around us. For many people, struggling with emotional challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, ...  Read More

Probably one of the most difficult, yet vital parts of every Christian's life is setting aside time each day to spend with God and grow in your faith and passion for His Kingdom. So, where do we begin?  Read More

I'm not going to pretend that I have all the answers, not even for a moment! I've lived long enough walking with God to understand more each day that, the more I learn about Him, the less I realize I actually know about everything. It's not that I've become 'dumber', but richer in my faith and humbled by the revelation of all that our God is and all that He has for us, His people. He never ceases ...  Read More