Elective Ignorance
One word. Elective ignorance. Smart people deliberately choose the sources of their knowledge. It’s probably the greatest survival skill right now. If you find yourself with a double-edged sword, the
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People followed Jesus seemingly without asking any questions. Consider the way he recruited his disciples. Jesus is walking along the Sea of Galilee when he sees two brothers, Peter and
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A woman from my church used to wash away her sins in the shower. Not symbolically. Literally. Whenever she knowingly sinned, she would pray and ask God for forgiveness. But
Continue readingQuestions Many Pastors Struggle To Answer
One of the hardest things about being a pastor is that people assume you have answers. Not just answers to Bible questions. Answers to life’s biggest questions. Why do bad
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Why Am I Still Single?
I speak to many single people, and I’m starting to notice a few trends with those who remain “chronically” single — and I’m not talking about people who prefer to
Continue readingRuth: Some Vital Lessons
When I am asked which part of the Bible I return to most often, there is only one answer: the Book of Ruth. It has fascinated, encouraged and challenged me
Continue readingSeeking Wisdom: Make Time For Processing
The young man was not a prodigy. In fact, he was ordinary by his own standards. His peers didn’t think he was that special. He worked as a patent clerk
Continue readingReading Is Not Enough To Make You Wise
Reading changed my life. I cannot imagine my life today without the influence of the things I’ve read. Books introduced me to ideas I would never have encountered otherwise. They
Continue readingThe Report
Please note that I am writing this without permission, not to flatter anyone, but to clarify the facts. Long before many Nigerian believers found words for it, many people were
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