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The Christmas Story Is a Translation

The Gospels don't give us one Christmas story—they give us two. Not contradictions. Translations. And the Incarnation itself is the ultimate example: God making the infinite accessible without losing its truth. Here's what that means for leaders.

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2 min

The Man Who Packed Without a Map

Abraham didn't have a map. He had a voice and a direction. His faith wasn't certainty—it was obedience before understanding. This is what it means to trust a God who fulfills His promises in surprising ways.

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1 min

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The Cost of Knowing

Moses saw God face to face—which is exactly why one moment of doubt cost him everything. What does your access demand of you?

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Swinging in the Wind

Sharpening isn’t just about offering correction — it’s about two people leaning in with humility, creating a rarefied space where God’s grace refines both lives. Without that mutual engagement, we’re not sharpening at all…we’re just swinging in the wind.

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About the Voice of God

Christine Westhoff’s About the Voice of God invites you to slow down, quiet the noise, and rediscover the sacred art of hearing Him. Through heartfelt stories and practical insights, this book offers a tender yet powerful call to embrace silence, listen with your whole being, and live in loving awareness of God’s presence.

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The Most Powerful Person in the Room Isn’t Who You Think

The most powerful person in the room isn’t the one with the title—it’s the one who shapes the conversation and wins quiet agreement. Power demands action, but only influence moves hearts and creates lasting change. Ready to see why influence beats authority every time? Keep reading.

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When Business Logic Says Sue, But Faith Says Serve

The conference room was silent, but the tension was thick enough to touch. Months of planning, investment, and due diligence had led to this moment—then, the day before signing, I got the call. Our handpicked management team had changed their minds and was returning to their former employer. Contracts broken, relationships strained, millions seemingly lost. I stood at a crossroads: business logic said sue, but my faith said something entirely different. What happened next changed everything I thought I knew about leadership.

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Be a Mordecai: The Quiet Power of Encouragement

He didn’t wear a crown or stand in the spotlight, yet his quiet support changed everything. In a world that often overlooks the encouragers, discover the hidden power of those who lift others up, believe in their potential, and help them step into their purpose. Who has inspired you to be brave-and who might need your encouragement today?

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3 min

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Messy Grace: Lessons from Jesus on Loving Through Difficult Relationships

Here are biblical examples that demonstrate Jesus entering into difficult relationships and messy situations with love and grace: 1. Jesus and Judas (Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50) Despite knowing Judas would betray…

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Soapboxes Are For Soap

We’ve turned soapboxes into stages. Boxes meant to hold what helps us get clean now hold us—standing taller, shouting louder, and pushing people farther away. The louder we perform what we’re against, the less reachable we become to the very people we hope will listen.

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