Ordinary Faithfulness
“Real faithfulness is usually not impressive.”
The Drawer Nobody Opened
“I have received a lot of encouragement in my life. And I have probably given less of it than I should have.”
Part 2: The Test of Humble Conviction
“It is easy to spot pride in somebody else. It is much harder when the Lord exposes it in you.”
Part 1: When Pride Sounds Like Principle
“Pride does not usually introduce itself as pride. It often walks in sounding like principle, certainty, and strength.”
When Service Becomes More Than a Trend
When the world starts talking again about service, Christians should not merely applaud it. They should practice it.
The Power of a Godly No
A Christian must say no regularly if he is serious about pleasing God, because faithfulness does not happen by accident.
The Shortcut
“Folks want microwave character and drive-through holiness.”
Anger Is Gasoline
Elijah read the warning label out loud: handle with caution, because rage is volatile and the world is already running on fumes.
When the Wind Wouldn’t Stop
The wind outside would not let up, but inside The Shepherds Cafe, a deeper question was unfolding: Can a heart remain steady when life does not calm down?
When Being Write is Not Enough
A sharp mind can gather facts, but only wisdom knows where a life should go.