When Running Makes It Worse
He got exactly what he wanted—and it made him want to die. What happens when success reveals something about ourselves we weren't ready to see?
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The Decision That Outlives You
BIG IDEA Some decisions don’t just affect today. They shape generations. And the most dangerous ones rarely feel dramatic in the moment. BACKGROUND In Genesis 3, Adam stands in a…
When Nobody Wants to Hear It
He was told upfront that nobody would listen—and he signed up anyway for forty years of it.
When Everyone Else Is Wrong
He spent 100 years on a project everyone mocked—and it turned out to be the only thing that mattered.
The Conquest That Couldn’t Deliver
He won every battle, conquered every city, delivered on every promise—and it still wasn't enough.
You’re Not Samson
We criticize Samson for being a failure. But Scripture calls him a hero of faith. What if we've been reading ourselves into the wrong character?
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.
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.
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?
The Japanese Word That Changed How I See Leadership
I first encountered the word nemawashi while working for a Japanese company—it's one of those words that doesn't have a direct English equivalent, but it's become a staple in my vocabulary ever since. Nemawashi is all about quietly laying the groundwork for change: talking to everyone involved, getting their input, and building consensus before any big decision is made. Then I realized something amazing—this ancient Japanese concept is perfectly illustrated in one of the most crucial moments in early Christianity, and it changed everything I thought I knew about leading through conflict.