Most people only use the word grief  when someone dies. It’s the vocabulary we pull out at funerals, the language reserved for caskets and memorial services. But the truth is far more complicated: grief is not confined to the cemetery. It lives in conference rooms where someone packs up a job they loved. It hides in the empty spaces after a friendship quietly dissolves. It lingers in the hallway of a church you no longer attend. It settles in your chest the moment a dream col

The truth is, transitions are not just about moving from something—they’re about moving to something. They are more than endings; they’re bridges to new beginnings. And yet, those bridges often come with uncertainty, waiting, and even grief.

We live in a world obsessed with winning. Scroll through your feed, and you see highlight reels—success stories, promotions, milestones, and “big news” announcements. What you don’t see are the unseen battles behind every victory: the setbacks, sleepless nights, ideas that didn’t work, and the quiet moments of doubt. But here’s a truth that changes everything: failure doesn’t actually exist—only results do. A “failed” attempt is not a verdict on your ability or your future. I

If you’re in the middle of a pivot right now — uncertain, uncomfortable, maybe even afraid — take heart. You’re not lost. You’re being redirected. The pain of change often precedes the blessing of growth. Don’t resist the pivot; embrace it. Ask God what He’s trying to teach you. Trust that He’s not just changing your direction — He’s preparing your destination.

Anyone can be accountable, but few choose to be owners. Accountability meets expectations; ownership exceeds them. Accountability answers to someone; ownership answers for something.

Change is a word that makes some people lean in with excitement and others tense up with caution. In ministry and leadership, we often talk about faithfulness, steadfastness, and perseverance—and rightly so. But faithfulness doesn’t mean doing the same thing forever. Faithfulness means continually aligning our mission, methods, and mindset with the movement of God. There are moments when God calls us to reinforce what we’re doing… and there are moments when He calls us to rel