Seven Truths About Envy “The world is not driven by greed. It’s driven by envy.” – Charlie Munger. Charlie Munger, the sharp-witted and brutally honest...
Is There a Right Way to Find a Mentor? Years ago, I took a long walk with a mentor. We did not use the term mentoring to describe our relationship. Nevertheless, he was someone I...
Visiting Global Partners in Cambodia and Singapore “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his...
The Privilege and Duty of Voting I have to admit that I have some election fatigue. More than two years of campaigning, billions of dollars spent, and who knows how many...
Ordination of Pastors Ordination is a significant moment of public affirmation and prayer, recognizing the call of a ministry on a pastor’s life. It...
Heartbreak and Hope: Coming Together in the Face of Devastation As I reflect on the devastating effects of the hurricanes that have recently torn through southern states, my heart is heavy with grief for...
Long and Short Distance Grandparenting America has changed so much over the past forty-plus years. Years ago, long-distance grandparenting happened, but much less often than it...
Why Would God Allow Natural Disasters? Dealing with the Aftermath of a Hurricane Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina like a freight train, leaving behind a trail of...
Pastor Heather Bivins on Sabbatical Every seven years, Worship Center pastors have the opportunity to take a seven-week sabbatical. The purpose of a sabbatical is for the...