In America, we like leaders who are bold, outspoken, and visionary (whatever that means). Come election time, we love to see candidates who can hold their own in debates even if they are brash and/or abrasive. It seems that we elect leaders who are … [Continue reading]
Comfort in Affliction
I have heard it said that at any given moment, a person is in a period of suffering, has just come out of a period of suffering, or will soon be entering a period of suffering. As Christians we understand that this is because we live in a fallen … [Continue reading]
Self-righteousness and fear
"When I feel self-righteous, it means I'm afraid. It's a way to puff up and protect myself when I'm afraid of being wrong, making someone angry, or getting blamed." Brené Brown in Daring Greatly Fear is a strong motivator. Unfortunately, it often … [Continue reading]
On learning to be content
When Moses returned to Egypt to announce God's plan for removing Israel from the yoke of slavery, his message was welcomed by the leaders of Israel as recorded in Exodus 4. “Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the … [Continue reading]
