Exodus

When it comes to the Sabbath, there is a lot of debate. That debate questions of Christians should work on Sundays or not. While it’s important to be mindful of the intent of the Sabbath and who it is for, we also must be careful to not create a standard set of rules concerning it, nor should we judge others for honoring it in the way they must or choose to do so.

Keeping the Sabbath is Not Part of a Holy Checklist

What seems like an age-old debate is whether or not Christians should work on Sunday. It would seem that doing so is in direct violation of the fourth commandment of “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” (Exodus 20:8). While I cannot even begin to present a...

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Developing people takes investing time, building relationships, understanding, and responding with wisdom. Here are seven links/posts speaking to it.

Developing People – 7 Posts on Building People Up

Developing people is one of the core ambitions of 1Glories. When I started the blog, it was about the only directive I knew for sure. And developing people goes well beyond the topic of “leadership.” And there is no one surefire approach that will work for everyone....

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The way we think and act toward others is an act of judging others. It’s also an extension of our own hearts. Here’s how to get our hearts in good condition. Photo by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash

Silently Judging Others Silently Makes Your Heart Stinky Like Rotting Fish

Judging others is a character trait I’m always working to overcome. I have more success at different times, and I frequently fall into old patterns. However, as I have matured and grown in my faith, I’m realizing my judging others is really me mentally tearing them...

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41 Will Come by Chuck E. Tate

A Review of 41 Will Come, Down But Never Out

In 41 Will Come, Check E. Tate presents a clear call to action: What are you going to do about the giant that's standing between you and your dreams? The giant that is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? This is a tough question. In fact, it's one...

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Seeking God's Wisdom and Favor in our Lives is this month's Year of Listening Up Topic

Discernment – God’s Wisdom and Favor – 7 Posts

Let's talk about discernment. It's a pretty doggone big word... one of them "church words" that people use to sound smart. In a nutshell, it basically means having an ability to be of good judgement. It's about a person's ability to obtain spiritual direction and...

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Honor your loved ones with the time, attention, and way you live your life. Show them your love is genuine and sincere.

Honor Your Loved Ones – Happy Birthday Mom

Today's post is about honor and how to honor. You see, today is my mom's birthday and I probably would have sent her flowers or given her a simple birthday gift if she were still with us. Sadly, she passed away last year and, as I reflect on her life, I am reminded of...

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