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.

Don’t send ducks to eagle school. It’s not a put-down; it’s a leadership reality. Great leaders learn to recognize the difference between people who can grow into a role and people who are simply not wired for it. And the sooner we understand that, the better we lead, the healthier our culture becomes, and the faster our organization soars.

We say things like, “God is all-knowing,” and “Nothing surprises God.” And we mean it. But when we start pressing into the details—what does God know? When did He know it? How does His knowledge relate to our choices?—things get more complex, fast. In this article, we’ll walk through the four major views on God’s foreknowledge: Classical Arminianism Calvinism (Reformed Theology) Molinism (Middle Knowledge View) Open Theism

Contentment isn’t settling for less. It’s seeing the value in what you already have while faithfully pursuing what’s ahead. It’s the ability to say, “This season may not be perfect, but it’s enough.”

In a fast-paced world that celebrates hustle, speed, and constant output, reflection often gets overlooked. We rush from one project to the next, one meeting to the next, one season of life to the next—rarely taking the time to pause, process, and learn. But without reflection, we limit our growth. We repeat the same mistakes. We miss opportunities to celebrate progress or redirect our path. As the saying goes, “Experience is not the best teacher. Evaluated experience is.”

Every church has a mission—to make disciples, love people, and reach the lost. But that mission hinges on something easily overlooked:...