The Insatiable Desire for Self-Promotion. A Biblical and Pastoral ResponseChristian Identity and Self-Promotion I remain continually struck by how the Internet and social media have cultivated a ravenous appetite for self-promotion. The prevailing sentiment suggests that the more our image or brand is seen, whether through curated posts, reels, or hashtags, the higher the chance it will be stumbled upon like a discarded winning ... Read more Learn more about The Insatiable Desire for Self-Promotion. A Biblical and Pastoral Response Survey Scales Visual Guide: How to Choose the Right ScaleThis resource introduces ministers to 18 foundational survey scales, categorized by their function: attitude rating, choice-based feedback, matrix-style evaluations, progression assessments, linear metrics, and overarching measurement frameworks. Each scale is explained in both everyday and technical terms, equipping pastors and ministry leaders to confidently select the right method for everything from post-sermon feedback to tracking discipleship growth. Learn more about Survey Scales Visual Guide: How to Choose the Right Scale Biblical View: Generational Curses and Theological ClarityDiscover the truth about generational curses in Scripture. Discover what the Bible says, different views, and why they are not a New Testament concept. Learn more about Biblical View: Generational Curses and Theological Clarity People Mentioned in the Gospel of Luke Apostles, Rulers, DisciplesKey Figures in Luke’s Gospel, with Character List and Bible Verses Name Reference Description Jesus Christ Luke 1:31 The Savior and central figure of the New Testament narrative. Zechariah Luke 1:5 Priest and father of John the Baptist. Elizabeth Luke 1:5 Wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist. John the Baptist Luke 1:13 ... Read more Learn more about People Mentioned in the Gospel of Luke Apostles, Rulers, Disciples People Mentioned in the Gospel of MarkAll the People Mentioned in the Gospel of Mark Name Description Reference Jesus Christ Proclaimed as the Son of God and central figure of the Gospel. Mark 1:1 John the Baptist Prophet who baptized Jesus and prepared His way. Mark 1:4 Herod Antipas Tetrarch who beheaded John the Baptist. Mark 6:14 Herodias Wife of Herod’s ... Read more Learn more about People Mentioned in the Gospel of Mark People Mentioned in the Gospel of MatthewThe Gospel of Matthew mentions over 70 individuals, including Jesus Christ, His genealogical ancestors like Abraham and David, His earthly parents Mary and Joseph, prophets such as Isaiah, apostles like Peter and James, and key political figures including Herod and Pontius Pilate. This complete list helps readers trace Jesus' lineage, understand His early life, and identify all those involved in His ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. Learn more about People Mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew Can Worry Make You Taller, or Live Longer? Matthew 6:27 ExplainedImagine standing before a mirror, fretting over your future, and suddenly gaining 18 inches in height. Absurd, right? Yet that is exactly the kind of imagery Jesus used in one of His most puzzling and provocative questions: “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” (Matthew 6:27, KJV). For centuries, ... Read more Learn more about Can Worry Make You Taller, or Live Longer? Matthew 6:27 Explained Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting: It’s Choosing to See DifferentlyThis article draws on the study “The Emotional Impact of Forgiveness on Autobiographical Memories of Past Wrongdoings,” (Fernández-Miranda et al., 2025) published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. Researchers conducted four online studies with nearly 1,500 adults who recalled personal offenses they had either forgiven or not. They measured both the vividness of these memories, ... Read more Learn more about Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting: It’s Choosing to See Differently Expecting Betrayal in Ministry: Learning from Judas’s RoleFacing Betrayal Among God’s People It can be difficult to understand how those who claim to be children of God sometimes betray, lie, steal, and sow discord in a fellowship of believers. We may serve side by side with someone for years, only to discover that they have harbored secret ambitions that run counter to ... Read more Learn more about Expecting Betrayal in Ministry: Learning from Judas’s Role How Bias Distorts Our Vision: A Pastoral Call to Clear SightBy Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Through the Funhouse Mirror: When We Mistake Ourselves for the Standard We often walk through life as if holding a clear lens, assuming that we see people and situations as they truly are. In reality, we peer through a warped funhouse mirror of our own biases, unaware of how much ... Read more Learn more about How Bias Distorts Our Vision: A Pastoral Call to Clear Sight
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