Forged in the Trenches

Forged in the Trenches

“Consider it pure joy… because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”   -James 1:2-4    The Trenches Are Where Leaders Are Made Nobody wakes up wishing for battles. We crave smooth roads, clear skies, and easy victories. But if we’re...
Your Wilderness Is Someone Else’s Road Map

Your Wilderness Is Someone Else’s Road Map

“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.”   —Isaiah 61:4 (NIV) 🏜 The Pain You Survived Was Never Just Yours Wilderness seasons feel personal—because...
You Can’t Out-Lead What You Don’t Surrender

You Can’t Out-Lead What You Don’t Surrender

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”   Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV   👑 The Crown Looks Heavy When You’re Carrying It Alone  Let’s be real—leading is...
God’s Delay Is Still a Direction

God’s Delay Is Still a Direction

“Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.” —John 11:6 (NIV)   ⏳ When God Doesn’t Move, Don’t Assume He’s Not Working Let’s talk about the holy frustration of waiting on God. You pray. You fast. You believe. You even throw in...
Joseph Led in Chains Before He Wore a Crown

Joseph Led in Chains Before He Wore a Crown

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” —Genesis 50:20 (NIV)   Before the Crown Came the Crushing Everyone wants the crown, but no one signs up for the crushing. Joseph...