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BO KILGORE Across centuries of warfare, militaries have carried into battle what is known as “the colors” — banners that embody the identity and history of the unit. They are […]

Culture, Encouragement, Leadership, Personal Development

Hoist the Colors

October 28, 2025

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R. Michelle Braud Ministry leaders know what it feels like to carry weakness. Whether it is exhaustion, criticism, illness, or the weight of unmet expectations, our limitations often feel like […]

Biblical Studies, Personal Development

The Apostle Paul’s Paradox of Power in Weakness:

October 5, 2025

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Dr. David Ayer Trauma keeps you stuck in the past, denying you your divine destination. You were created with purpose. Knowing this, what holds you back? The call and response […]

Encouragement, Personal Development

What’s Holding You Back

September 9, 2025

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Denise Ayer Before you turn the page, stay with me—I promise this isn’t just about Barbie dolls.  If you’re anything like me, you probably had zero desire to watch the […]

Culture, Leadership, Personal Development

Barbie, the Bible, and the Battle of the Sexes: What the Church Can Learn from a Pink Plastic World

August 31, 2025

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STEVE PIXLER Someone once said, “People plan and God laughs.” This wry and somewhat cynical aphorism suggests that human plans are futile in the face of God’s will. It implies […]

Encouragement, Leadership, Personal Development

Partnering with God’s Plan

June 30, 2025

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Chelsea Briggs I rarely step foot in grocery stores nowadays thanks to pickup services, but around Easter this year, I dashed into Target with my kids for some teacher appreciation […]

Culture, Encouragement, Leadership, Personal Development

What’s Your Family Flavor?

June 2, 2025

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TRICIA EDWARDS I wasn’t asking for a home inspection, but apparently, the sun had other plans.  I was just passing through the kitchen, minding my own business, when a bright […]

Encouragement, Personal Development

When the Sun Gossiped About My Stove

May 22, 2025

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Bishop Paul Russell  “Take a few steps into the river…” Joshua to the Israelite Priests (Joshua 3:8) Twice a month, I join a group of pastors in Northwest Houston for […]

Encouragement, Leadership, Personal Development

Wade in the Water

May 12, 2025

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DR. LANDON GALLOWAY In the biblical imagination, the sea was not just a body of water—it was a symbol of chaos. It represented everything unruly, dangerous, and resistant to the […]

Biblical Studies, Encouragement, Leadership, Mental Health, Personal Development

Cultivating Shalom in the Storm: Four Storms Every Church Leader Must Understand

April 30, 2025

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JONATHAN BUCKLAND Every leader harbors a profound desire to create lasting impact—to invest in others and develop leaders who will carry forward a meaningful mission. While this concept seems straightforward, […]

Church Administration, Church Growth, Culture, Leadership, Personal Development

Leadership Development: Investing in Your Church’s Future

April 2, 2025