3 Keys to Overcoming the Burnout of Serving Others
The burnout grew slowly. It was a general feeling of frustration with my work. As I would drive to work in the darkness of the…
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Perspectives on Leadership from Artios Christian College
ACT: Guidance for relating to friends with mental health concerns
This is the second article in a two-part series. Read part one here: 5 Things Small Churches Need to Know About Mental Health. “Therefore if…
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A Look at the Book of Psalms: Does It Still Apply Today?
Do you enjoy reading the book of Psalms but wonder how it applies to your life? Does it continue to have significance? There are three…
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5 Things Churches Need to Know About Mental Health
One area in which churches could be more informed and proactive is relating to individuals who have mental health concerns. Oftentimes, people who feel isolated…
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Re-Created to Meet a Need: Knowing When to Jump In
I like when I can meet another person’s need. This, of course, is not a personality trait unique to me. In fact, I’d be surprised…
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Why Jesus Tells Us to Forgive Without Limit
I’m going to let you in on a secret: being a Christian leader is hard. You’re called to influence those around you for the sake…
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Supporting Same-Sex Attracted Christians
Alex* wore the pain and shame of same-sex attraction on his face as he shared with me how many years he had cried out for…
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Same-Sex Attraction: 5 Things Christians Need to Know
Followers of Jesus are still confronted with temptations to sin. And not just palatable sins, but the kinds that make most Christians uncomfortable. For example,…
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What Christians Need to Understand About Shame
Shame on you! is something we say to someone who behaves poorly. It’s our response to a person caught red handed and unapologetic. In effect,…
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Fulfilling Your Purpose: How “The Call” Can Clarify Your Focus
As a young girl, I innately sensed that I was called. To what? I didn’t know. High school graduation arrived and with it, the time to…
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Why I Crave Mentorship and Why You Might, Too
I crave time with older women. Whether one year older or fifty, I am hungry for their influence. This craving is spiritually innate. Older women…
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Influential Faith: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?
As my sighs of longing join in the requiem for a groaning earth, I know I’m not alone. Together, our sighs compose a refrain of…
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