Category: Teaching

The Garden of Your Mind: Cultivating Attention in a World of Distractions The human mind is a garden. Left untended, it can become overrun with weeds – anxieties, distractions, and unhelpful thoughts that choke the growth of peace and joy. But with careful cultivation, this same garden can blossom with fruits of the Spirit: love, […]

Living as a Reflection: Embracing the Father’s Heart In the tapestry of Christian life, we often find ourselves grappling with questions of purpose, direction, and ultimately, surrender. Jesus, our ultimate example, offers a profound framework for navigating these complexities.1 He calls us to a life of radical obedience, mirroring the Father’s actions, relinquishing our own […]

Awakening the Better Angels: Living a Life of Christ-like Compassion “The better angels of our nature…” These words, immortalized by Abraham Lincoln, resonate with a deep truth about the human spirit. Within each of us exists a capacity for kindness, empathy, and love.1 This inner voice urges us towards compassion, forgiveness, and selfless service. As […]

Finding Your True Father’s Voice: Christ in You, Brotherhood in the World In the cacophony of voices vying for our attention, offering advice, and dictating how we should live our lives, it’s easy to feel lost. Friends, family, even well-meaning mentors can sometimes push their own agendas, subtly manipulating us with their own ideals and […]

The Fruit of the Counselor: Choosing Wisely Who Shapes Your Path Proverbs 11:14 declares, “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.”1 This verse highlights the vital role of seeking advice and wisdom from others in navigating the complexities of life.2 However, it begs a crucial […]

Tuning Out the Noise: Why “Never Listen to Your Critics” Holds True in the Kingdom of God John Wimber, a pivotal figure in the charismatic renewal movement, famously declared, “Never listen to your critics.” This seemingly audacious statement, born out of his own experience with a miracle ministry marked by unprecedented manifestations of the Holy […]

Triumphant Through the Storm: Why a Little Rain Doesn’t Have to Drown Your Joy The world whispers a familiar refrain: “Into every life a little rain must fall.” We’re told to brace ourselves for hardship, to accept suffering as an inevitable part of the human experience. But what if this well-worn adage contradicts the triumphant […]

Do We Really Need Prophets Today? A Biblical Perspective: Some Christians believe that we don’t need prophets today because we have the Bible and your pastor, which, in their view, is more than sufficient. Those same people must not read the Bible because the scriptures themselves mention prophets 491 times and pastors only 9 times. […]

Dangerously Positive: The Untamed Faith That Changes the World “I’m so positive I’m dangerous.” It’s a phrase coined by a quarterback, a declaration of confidence and an assertion of power on the football field. But this bold statement carries a deeper truth, a spiritual reality that transcends the gridiron and speaks to the very core […]

Playing Till We Win: A Christian Perspective on Perseverance and Victory “We play till we win.” This mantra, often echoing from the gridiron, speaks of a relentless spirit, an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of victory. While the context may be athletic competition, this phrase holds profound resonance for the Christian life. Our faith journey […]