There’s a quiet assumption running through much of the Western church that goes something like this: spiritual gifts are for a certain kind of Christian. The upfront ones. The confident ones. The ones who seem […]
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The Enemy is After Your Confidence
A while back I came across a statistic that stopped me in my tracks. A leadership conference speaker mentioned that seven out of ten pastors in America were looking for other work. When I dug […]
How to be Happy
Harvard confirms what the Bible already knows. Everyone wants to be happy. That’s not controversial. The question isn’t whether we want it — it’s whether we know how to find it. Arthur C. Brooks is […]
Living with Spiritual Power: Embracing a Biblical View and Overcoming Evil
Why Power? In Matthew 16:18-19, Jesus speaks to Peter about building His church and the authority given to His followers:“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my […]
Unveiling God’s Active Presence: Healing and Miracles
spiritual gifts: power gifts, part two, healing and miracles In our previous discussions, we’ve delved into the significance and nature of spiritual gifts. Today, we focus on two powerful gifts that demonstrate God’s active presence: […]
Spiritual Gifts Part 2: Word Gifts (Part 1)
In the book of Acts, Luke opens by referencing his former work, the Gospel of Luke, where he detailed “all that Jesus began to do and teach.” This phrase—”began”—signals that Jesus’ ministry continues, and spiritual […]
Unlocking the Power Within: An Introduction to Spiritual Gifts
In the journey of faith, understanding spiritual gifts is paramount. These divine endowments are bestowed upon every follower of Jesus, each serving as a unique instrument for the fulfillment of God’s kingdom on earth. As […]
4 Attitudes of transformation
In the journey of life, we all seek transformation—change that makes us better, stronger, and more aligned with our true purpose. As Christians, our transformation is deeply rooted in our faith and our relationship with […]
Perfectionism is killing your progress
So you started something new. Maybe a new fitness regime or a new bible reading plan or even a new diet and it can be so easy to fall into the trap of trying to […]
How Jewish tradition views leadership: Everyone a leader.
Introduction In many circles, leadership is often associated with positions of power such as CEOs, presidents, and managers. However, in Jewish tradition, this is not the case. The Torah actually emphasizes the potential for everyone […]
Paul Benger 