Slow-cooked Personal Development Part 7: The Cost of ‘I Don’t Know’
“I don’t know” is not a confession of ignorance—it is a refusal to investigate. … More Slow-cooked Personal Development Part 7: The Cost of ‘I Don’t Know’
“I don’t know” is not a confession of ignorance—it is a refusal to investigate. … More Slow-cooked Personal Development Part 7: The Cost of ‘I Don’t Know’
There’s a story you’ve probably heard before—even if you didn’t grow up in church. One moment. One event. The birth of Jesus. But what makes this story hit different at the start of a year isn’t the event itself. It’s the responses of those who experienced it. Same moment. Same reality. Completely different reactions. And honestly? … More Before You Plan 2026, Check Your Responses
Some parts of Scripture leave us shaken. Judges 19 to 21 is one such portion. The evil described is almost too horrific to retell. And yet, we must sit with it—not to sensationalize, but to understand how far a people can fall when they turn away from God. Turning away from God: The Root of … More Understanding the Horror in Judges: A Lesson on Selfishness
Personal development isn’t just about pressing forward; sometimes, it’s about pausing long enough to let life shape us. … More Slow-Cooked Personal Development Part 3: When Life Slows You Down
If the journey of personal growth is like a slow-cooked meal, then looking at God is the secret ingredient that transforms the whole dish. It’s the deep, nourishing practice that both enhances your personal development and anchors it in something eternal. In my previous post, I shared how so many of us—especially Gen Z—fall for what I … More Slow-Cooked Personal Development Part 1: Looking at God
Character or the lack of it is the number one reason why Christian leaders in my circles do not end well. No wonder scripture warns that the people who think they are standing should take heed lest they fall – 1 Cor. 10:12 My interpretation? “The moment you think you have overcome it is the very … More CHARACTER – A very big “C”
The greatest battle is the one within and the true winner is (s)he who conquers him/herself. … More The Ego Monster
The next time you face the temptation to blame your leaders for anything at all, ask yourself what kind of follower you are … More Following in uncertain times
If you can imagine a possible outcome, you can plan for it and if you can plan for it, you can achieve it! … More Leading in uncertain times
Because people can only follow a leader they trust, you and I cannot afford to take trust lightly. … More Nugget #3: I trust the GPS
Assumptions about the people we work with affect leadership negatively. Rather than base your actions on assumptions, try trusting till proven wrong. … More Don’t assume, let time show you
Leadership capacity is determined as much by what you don’t do as it is by what you actually do! … More Leadership Nugget #2: Don’t do it!
Whether you realize it or not, you leave a trail in the wake of your leadership, one that is unique to who you are as a leader … More Leadership Nugget #1: The trail
Before you go hanging your nose at those “South Africans” or those “others” remember that we all are capable of such grievous crimes because our hearts are as desperately sick as they are wicked. … More It Starts Slowly: Reflections on Xenophobia and Other Hate Crimes
Sometimes we have to go in circles to draw a straight line and only she who sticks with the most dizzying of them can leave a straight path for others to follow. … More There is no point. Or is there?