Resilience in the Ruck: Enduring Hardship Well
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1)“They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31) Every Soldier knows the feel of a heavy ruck—weight that digs into your shoulders, miles that don’t care how you slept. Long missions and tough seasons test more than muscles; […]
The Armor of God for Today’s Warrior
“Put on the whole armor of God.” (Ephesians 6:11) Every Soldier knows that resilience isn’t accidental. You don’t roll out of the rack ready—you prepare, check, and train. The same is true of spiritual readiness. Ephesians 6 reminds us our fight isn’t against people but “against the spiritual forces of evil” (Ephesians 6:12). The call […]
Lose Yourself # 183 – The Great Commission Part 2
Part 2: From Neighborhood to the Nations — Acts 1:8 in Everyday LifeOn Lose Yourself, Dr. Mike Cunningham unpacks how the Spirit empowers local, incarnational ministry—around your table, on your block, in your community—to expand from “Jerusalem” to “Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Learn simple ways to root mission in […]
Leading with Faith:
Reflections on Galatians 3:1-6 As leaders—whether in ministry, business, or community life—we often find ourselves grappling with the delicate balance between grace and works, between trusting the process and trying to control every outcome. In Galatians 3:1-6, the Apostle Paul offers a profound reminder of the essence of faith that speaks directly to leaders striving […]
Heaven-Sent Truth: Trusting God’s Revelation Over Human Creation
“The gospel isn’t man-made—it’s heaven-sent. Trust what God has revealed, not what the world creates.” In today’s era of information overload, distinguishing between fact and fabrication can be daunting. Everywhere we turn, narratives are crafted with skill, often blurring the lines between human opinions and divine truth. In this milieu, Paul’s words to the Galatians […]
Celebrating Independence Day as a Christian: A Reflection on Freedom and Faith
Introduction As the 4th of July approaches, Americans across the country prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a day that commemorates the founding fathers’ declaration of freedom from colonial rule. Yet, for Christians, this day also offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the deeper meanings of freedom — both the liberty we enjoy as citizens […]
Calling – Discovering God’s Unique Purpose for Leadership
Week 1: Calling Welcome to the first week of our blog series on the 4 C’s of Christian Leadership. As we begin, we’re diving deep into the theme of “Calling,” exploring the God-given purpose that uniquely qualifies each of us for leadership within God’s Kingdom. Our Scriptural guides, Jeremiah 1:5 and Ephesians 4:1, establish a profound foundation for […]
The Call for Servant Leadership in Politics:
A Beacon for Hopeful Governance In an ideal world, politics is a noble pursuit, a platform from which dedicated individuals serve the common good and strive to represent the interests and aspirations of their constituencies. However, in recent years, political landscapes, especially in the United States, have become theatres of partisanship and strife. As a […]
A Most Improved Trophy?
Growing up, the path to success was always challenging for me. Standing head and shoulders above my classmates, I had the height that made every basketball coach gaze at me with raw, hopeful anticipation. Yet, my coordination needed to catch up, my limbs flailing more often than scoring. In classrooms, while my peers breezed through […]
Summer is for Serving
Embracing the Sun with Servant Leadership As the sun takes its commanding position in the sky, heralding the onset of summer, we embrace the warmth and the vibrant life it brings. With its long days and endless possibilities, summer encourages us to step outside, engage with our communities, and serve others in meaningful ways. In […]