You know what's harder to find than a parking spot at the mall during Christmas shopping season? A good mentor. And you know what's even harder? Being one yourself when you feel like you're still figuring out this whole "adulting with Jesus" thing. But here's the Christmas miracle: mentorship isn't about having it all figured out. It's about walking alongside someone else on the journey, sharing what you've learned (and what you're still learning), and letting God work throug

Dating during the holidays can feel like navigating a minefield while wearing mistletoe. Between family gatherings where Aunt Martha asks about your love life and the pressure to have a "plus one" for New Year's Eve, it's easy to rush into relationships or ignore red flags just to avoid showing up solo to Christmas dinner. But here's the truth: guarding your heart in Christian dating isn't about building walls, it's about creating healthy boundaries that protect what God has

You know that friend who's constantly swiping through dating apps like they're scrolling through Christmas catalogs, hoping the perfect person will just magically appear? Or maybe that's you, bouncing from one surface-level connection to another, wondering why every relationship feels more like a seasonal decoration than something built to last. Here's the thing: dating doesn't have to feel like you're throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks. God has some p

Christmas morning at our house looks like organized chaos. Kids are everywhere, wrapping paper is flying, and somehow my wife manages to orchestrate the entire production while I'm still trying to figure out which present goes to which kid. But here's what I've noticed: the best Christmas mornings aren't when Mom and Dad do everything. They're when everyone gets involved in making the magic happen. The same principle applies to Christian leadership. The most impactful leaders

Picture this: You're sitting in another leadership seminar, and the speaker is telling you to "synergize your paradigm shifts" while "leveraging your core competencies." Meanwhile, your coffee has gone cold, your team is back at the office dealing with actual problems, and you're wondering if there's a more authentic way to lead that doesn't sound like it came from a corporate buzzword generator. Good news, there is. And it's been around for about 2,000 years. While the busin

You know that person who's got it all together on the outside: successful, respected, polished: but frozen on the inside? Maybe a little sharp around the edges? Defensive when challenged? Quick to shut down vulnerability? That's not maturity. That's armor. And here's the truth most leadership books won't tell you: Emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity aren't just connected: they're the same upgrade. Growing up doesn't mean growing cold. It means growing deep. The Myt