Faith and Healing Emotional healing is one of the most “churchy” topics that can still feel painfully private. I can sing about freedom on Sunday and still feel stuck on Monday, stuck replaying a conversation, stuck bracing for the next disappointment, stuck carrying resentment that I swear I “gave to God” months ago. Forgiveness is often taught as a command (and it is), but it’s also a process , one that touches the mind, the heart, and even the body. When I treat forgivenes

Faith and Healing It has been a whirlwind of a week, hasn't it? Between the digital landscapes of blocky adventures and the deep, allegorical woods of our latest fiction sagas, there is so much to process. I often find that the stories we consume, whether they are on a massive IMAX screen or tucked away in the chapters of a serialized story, have a unique way of mirroring our own spiritual walks. This week, I wanted to bring everything together into one place. We are looking

Movie Reviews Finding a movie that the whole family can enjoy without constantly reaching for the remote to skip a scene is becoming a bit of a challenge these days. When Pixar announced Elio , many of us in the Christian community leaned in with curiosity. We want stories that spark imagination but also align with the values we’re trying to instill in our kids. If you’ve been searching for an Elio Christian review, you’re likely looking for more than just a "thumbs up" or "

Picture this moment: a team member you deeply respect has dropped the ball, again. The project is off track. Frustration is building. You know something needs to be said, but you're stuck between two voices in your head. One says, "Just tell them the truth. They need to hear it." The other whispers, "But what about the relationship? What about their feelings?" Here's the breakthrough most leaders miss: you don't have to choose. The greatest leaders in history, and more import

You've seen it happen. A leader steps into a room, rolls out a big vision, and immediately starts asking people to jump on board. Maybe they want volunteers for a new initiative. Maybe they're launching a capital campaign. Maybe they need the team to sacrifice weekends for a major project. And the response? Crickets. Polite nods. Maybe a few half-hearted commitments that evaporate within two weeks. Here's the thing most leaders miss: commitment is the fruit, not the root. An

You showed up early again. Coffee in hand, name tag clipped on, smile ready. The parking lot is still half-empty, but you're already in position. Standing at that door. Watching the walkway. Waiting. And you might not realize it yet, but for someone walking through those doors today, you are about to be the most important person they encounter. Not the pastor. Not the worship leader. Not the small group that meets in the back corner. You. Because you are the first safe human