“For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” Hebrews 12:6 I have been thinking about the life of Peter and something that I believe speaks powerfully to the Church, and particularly to leaders in our generation. Peter became one of the great apostolic fathers in the birthing of the […]

One of the greatest dangers for leaders is not sudden moral failure, but slow, unseen depletion. Scripture reminds us that temptation rarely comes when we are strong, clear-minded, and spiritually anchored. More often, it comes when we are exhausted, emotionally depleted, physically tired, and quietly discouraged. In those moments, even seasoned leaders can become vulnerable […]

“For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.” Romans 8:22 My heart continues to be burdened by the suffering we see around the world. Fires. Floods. Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Typhoons and cyclones. Droughts. And other disasters that can devastate communities in moments, leaving families suddenly without homes, livelihoods, […]

“For on that day the priest shall make atonement for you, to cleanse you, that you may be clean from all your sins before the LORD.” Leviticus 16:30 Yom Kippur 5787 begins at sundown Sunday, September 20, 2026, and concludes at nightfall Monday, September 21. In Jewish tradition, it is the holiest and most solemn […]