Empowered by the Spirit: Finding Strength and Purpose in Unity This Pentecost
Devotional week 24
Have you ever felt like you're standing alone in your faith at work? Like your values are odd or even offensive in today’s world? I have felt that too. As an employer, I am expected to accommodate different religious needs, special food, prayer breaks, holidays, and I do so respectfully. But sometimes, simply mentioning a Christian belief is seen as pushing my views. That tension is real.
When Going Alone Is not Working
Devotional week 23
Some of my earliest memories of community were shaped by the people around me growing up. Back then, it felt like life moved a little slower, and people leaned on each other more naturally. One memory that has stayed with me is of a family of three brothers in our neighborhood. Their bond wasn’t just something they spoke about, it was something you could see in action. The older brothers teamed up to help the youngest build his house. When that was done, they helped the next.
Lead with a Guarded Heart
Devotional week 22
Leadership is a high calling, but it is also a battlefield, especially for those seeking to lead in a way that honors God. It is not just about making decisions, guiding people, or getting results; it’s about doing all of that with the right heart, the right values, and in alignment with God’s ways. In Romans 7, Paul reveals a truth that’s both sobering and deeply personal: even with the desire to do good, there is a war within. This battle is not limited to moral failure—it also shows up in the subtle compromises we face every day.