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Grace in the Everyday: When God Waves You Through

Have you ever had one of those moments where something good came your way, completely unexpected, and you knew it wasn’t because of anything you did? That’s grace. Some call it G.R.A.C.E. — God’s Riches Abundant at Christ’s Expense. However you spell it, it shows up in the tiniest details of life, little fingerprints of God’s kindness reminding us that grace isn’t earned — it’s simply given.

Knowing When to Be Silent and When to Speak Up: What Jesus Teaches Us About Self-Mastery

Yesterday I had a conversation that reminded me of something profound: Jesus always knew the right way to respond. Sometimes He was silent, other times He spoke up, and in every case His response was full of grace.

The Bible tells us, “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6). That kind of wisdom — knowing when to be quiet and when to speak — is priceless.

In a world that glorifies retaliation, Jesus shows us the power of restraint, forgiveness, and self-mastery.

Strength Under Control: Leading with Emotional Intelligence at Home

Homes don’t thrive on love, money, routines, or even good intentions alone. They thrive on the quiet strength of emotional intelligence — the strength that sustains love and steadies every season. From Joseph’s restraint to Boaz’s kindness, the Bible shows us that emotional intelligence is not weakness but strength under control, and when embraced by both men and women, it transforms our homes into places of trust, respect, and love.

Silent Lessons: The Power of Observation

Not all lessons are taught in words. Some of the strongest lessons are communicated even in silence. Through my dad’s quiet strength, my church upbringing, and even my research as a biologist, I’ve seen the power of observation. Our lives—our silence, habits, and responses—are always teaching. The question is, what story are we telling?

Emotional Intelligence: Not Just for the Workplace, But for the Home

We often hear about emotional intelligence in the workplace, but less commonly in the home. Yet Scripture is full of women—Abigail, Ruth, the Shunammite woman, Deborah—who embodied wisdom, restraint, and empathy. Their stories show us how emotional intelligence can shape families, diffuse tension, and even open the door for miracles. With God’s grace, we, too, can build welcoming yet resilient homes.

Beyond the Pulpit: Lessons I Learned at Camp Meetings

Serving at camp meetings wasn’t just about washing dishes, serving food, or even singing in the choir — it was a school of life. From the kitchens to security posts and the choir/orchestra, I discovered that some of the deepest lessons of faith are learned not at the pulpit, but in the everyday acts of service.