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Leadership Sep 21, 2025

to lead in life is to love

true kindness and love True kindness and love are not rooted in convenience, performance, or appearances. They are not quick gestures or...

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Are You Listening Jan 20, 2025

You Better Think Before You Follow… Who’s Driving You?

Ideas are a dime a dozen; they're everywhere, all the time, all at once and it's very hard to tell we're even...

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Are You Listening Aug 26, 2024

When Feminism Speaks – Reclaiming Eve pt 4 (AYL ep 147)

Feminist Theological Perspectives on Eve: Reclaiming Her Role in the Biblical Narrative Introduction: The Emergence of Feminist Theology Delving into the emergence...

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Gender Equality Aug 20, 2024

Part 2: The Incomplete Garden – Understanding the Necessity of Eve in the Tabernacle of Eden

As I engage with the biblical narrative of the creation account in Genesis, I am increasingly drawn to the theological implications embedded...

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Leadership Jun 20, 2024

Harnessing Chaos: The Light of a Structured Life

A structured, purposeful life serves as a beacon for others, proving that discipline brings freedom, meaning, and progress. Such a life inspires...

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Discovery Jun 18, 2024

Influencers are Not Influenced: An Idea that Rakes against the Scales of Social Marketing and Authenticity

The Ubiquity of Influence Influence permeates every facet of our lives. From birth, we absorb our environment like sponges, translating external stimuli...

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Creativity Jun 4, 2024

Barber Shop Wisdom

During my swim this morning, I pondered the "knowledge" I've amassed in life. People often admire those with vast information. Yet, the...

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Leadership May 9, 2024

The Paradox of Power: Leadership as Servitude in the Example of Christ

"What is a leader?" This seemingly simple question provokes a cascade of images and ideals. Is a leader the loudest voice in...

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Leadership Jan 20, 2024

Now I’ve Got To Cut You… but why?

Embracing Grace and Unity: A Biblical Response to Doctrinal Rigidity and Exclusion In contemporary Christian discourse, particularly within some sovereign grace movements,...

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Leadership Dec 20, 2023

Teach Instead of Argue

In the midst of diverse and often conflicting interpretations within the Christian community, it's vital to focus on fostering unity and understanding...

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