While caring for my 2-year-old granddaughter, I noticed her natural trust and innocence. She doesn’t judge people’s motives or hold grudges. This made me realize how often I let past hurts cause me to assume the worst in others. Jesus tells us to be like little children — forgiving, trusting, and pure in thought (Matthew 18:3). Even when people have bad intentions, God protects us, just l... Continue reading
When Boundaries Limit Faith: Trusting God to Do the Impossible
This blog discusses how to balance personal boundaries with faith. It emphasizes the importance of praying for clarity to discern if boundaries protect health or hinder faith. It also highlights the need to check motives to ensure boundaries are based on trust, not fear. The blog encourages being willing to stretch beyond comfort, relying on God's strength, and trusting that He will provide the ne... Continue reading
This article highlights the importance of recognising that all victories and successes come from God. David's act of pouring out water as a drink offering to the Lord demonstrates the principles of acknowledging God as the Source and choosing worship over self-indulgence. Success should be seen as an opportunity to honor God and remain humble and devoted. Continue reading
Two words that are crucial for ministry
This blog explores the importance of two essential words in ministry: “No” and “Thank You.” It clarifies that saying “no” is not laziness or lack of compassion but wise stewardship of time and energy, focusing on God’s specific calling. Drawing from Lee Stoneking’s quote, “Be careful, there are decoys,” the article emphasizes the need to avoid distractions disguised as opportun... Continue reading
The article emphasizes the irreplaceable essence of worship, highlighting that technology can enhance but not substitute the heart of worship. True worship stems from recognizing God's greatness, necessitating humility and reverence. The integration of technology in worship services should be approached with caution and careful stewardship, ensuring it helps focus on God and enhances community rat... Continue reading
We Are Volunteers! So Do We Accept Sub-Standards?
This blog addresses the typical mindset of giving sub-standard effort in ministry just because it’s volunteer-based. Using the humorous story of a forgotten turkey given to the church challenges readers to evaluate whether they offer God their best or just their leftovers. It emphasizes that volunteering may take longer and involve limited resources, mediocrity, complacency, and selfishness—su... Continue reading