Mar 29, 2024 | Inspiration, Mental Health, Pastor's Life, Personal Development
In a sense, a life of flourishing can be described very simply: It is the opposite of depression. Though you may be familiar with what depression feels like and how debilitating it can be, you may be surprised at how exceptionally common it is in our society. In 2020,...
Mar 26, 2024 | Family, Pastor's Life, Personal Development, Perspectives
Discipline is about teaching. In fact, the word discipline is derived from the Latin word disciplina, which means instruction or training. It is also derived from the word discere, which means “to learn.” Basically, discipline centers on providing instruction and...
Mar 22, 2024 | Church Matters, Creativity, Inspiration, Pastor's Life, Personal Development
There is a special joy for a Christian in teaching, because for every subject there is a backdrop of God’s reality and presence. For instance, in the teaching of mathematics, the lesson is about truth and distinguishing truth from falsehood: God is the God of all...
Mar 19, 2024 | Church Matters, Inspiration, Leadership, Pastor's Life, Personal Development
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, including pastors. Raising awareness and providing support within faith-based education is essential for equipping religious leaders with the tools they need to effectively serve their communities. The following are some key...
Mar 15, 2024 | Devotion, Editor's Pick, Inspiration, Pastor's Life, Personal Development
“We’ve done everything possible to save this leg, all that’s left is amputation. When you’re ready, we’ll have that conversation.” Those words came from my wife’s surgeon, following numerous operations to save her right leg...