You can tell when someone is a powerful leader by their ability to influence people with the convictions they have–whether those convictions are right or wrong. Paul is a great example of that. When he was harming people for believing in Jesus, others who rejected Jesus as well willingly followed his leadership. Later, Jesus confronted […]
When I think about all the pressure that first century forefathers and foremothers had to face, it makes me grateful that I was born in my generation and not theirs. They paved the way of what raw faith looks like. From story to story–you’ll find that they rarely had an example of faith to follow. […]
Whether people admit it or not, they compare themselves with others–colleagues, friends, siblings, neighbors next door. It’s a very dangerous practice but that doesn’t keep us from doing it. However, we can’t be too hard on ourselves about it because it has been sown into the design of our culture for generations. How did you […]
According to Chat GPT, the Serenity Prayer is often found on posters, plaques, and decorative items like mugs, bookmarks, and wall hangings, sold at gift shops or online retailers. I’ve seen it in corporate offices as well! And it’s most known for being a part of 12 Step recovery programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s quite […]