The biblical account of the floating axehead demonstrates that even the seemingly smallest snapshots in Scripture contain profound wisdom for how we live today. When we intentionally cast aside the hollow values of materialism, status-seeking, and self-absorption, we create space for the miraculous restoration of what truly matters: purpose, integrity, compassion, and genuine connection. That casting aside of hollow things, though, is harder than it appears. There is always pressure to succeed, to stand out, to be seen, to be heard. The buzz keeps buzzing, and we – all the…

The Trainee prophet from our biblical story in the last post panicked for a most important reason. The axehead that fell into the water was borrowed—not owned. Isn’t that much like us? Our most important values are not truly “ours” but rather entrusted to us. Our talents, time, relationships, and moral principles are all precious resources we’re responsible for stewarding, not possessing. Of course, just because we often claim that these values are ours (“I am multihyphenated”, “i value my time”, “No one messes with my family”, ” that’s my…

The agelessness of the Holy Scriptures never ceases to astound. In a snapshot of a story, lessons and hacks for postmodern living spring out, laying out principles that, though appearing almost simplistic, ingeniously chart a pathway for the highest quality of life and personal development. One prophet is told by an industrious protégé that an iron axehead has plopped into the river, lost it forever. A day in the life of a riverfront peasant builder it seems, until we find out that the axehead was borrowed. What to do now?…

When life throws you lemons, not all of us can enthusiastically run to the kitchen, pull out a table knife and a juicer and quickly make a glass of lemonade. Sometimes, we are not even sure why it is lemons that is thrown at us and not oranges or apples. At other times, we wonder what on earth I am to do with a lemon? Perspective makes all the difference. A Lemon in your hand can be a powerful cleanser, a drink, a Flavoring for dishes and desserts, salad dressings…

We are all on a journey to somewhere. Some of us are going to a place we believe deep down in our hearts is meaningful, fulfilling, and maybe even world-changing. Some, of course, are not so intentional about the destination, but regardless, they are on the journey of life, and they are headed someplace—even if that place surprises and disappoints them in equal measure when they suddenly realise they have arrived there. If you are already on your way to a perceived place in life, you are halfway through the…

Any man who plants mahogany seedlings at the age of eighty, knows he is likely never going to see that tree reach maturity. He can however be assured that under the right conditions, his sons and daughters may one day be able to prospect those trees for timber. There is often great foresight required of anyone who seeks to walk and tow the line of greater good. The dream might not always be for you or those we love. It might instead be a dream that benefits many others who…

You sit at your desk, sketching ideas for your next product launch or service offering. Market research tabs open on your browser. You are nodding off on the Competitor analysis spreadsheets in front of you. You are pensive, the Business needs this upcoming product to be a success. You cross check every potential risk and ask critical questions around your go-to-market plans. But wait, have you asked yourself the deeper question? How will Jesus find expression through this innovation? How Can What Christ values and the opportunities for Spirit-led transformation…

You’ve seen it —the slow corruption of noble professions into something barely recognizable. You’ve watched as industries designed to serve humanity have slowly morphed into self-serving machines. Healthcare that bankrupts the sick. Education that saddles students with crushing debt. Financial institutions that prey on the vulnerable instead of empowering communities. Legal systems that protect power rather than pursue justice. Often, not all of these systemic erosion across sectors are a result of inefficiency or bureaucracy. Sometimes, you are facing something deeper—a systematic spiritual corruption that has invaded these spaces. You’ve…

The modern understanding of Christ’s “love your neighbour as yourself” has inspired compassion wherever it has been embraced. It also opened the eyes of many to how loving ourselves – as God made us – and caring for ourselves – can go a long way in positioning us to love others rightly. However, over time, what began as a healthy realization – recognizing that self-care isn’t selfish – has morphed into something Jesus would hardly recognize. We’ve somehow created a culture where self-optimization trumps neighbourly obligation and where personal fulfillment…

In Acts 20, Paul meets the Ephesian elders at Miletus. Unlike the wealthy temple priests of Ephesus who built empires on people’s spiritual hunger, Paul stands before these leaders with empty pockets but a full heart. “These hands of mine have served my own needs,” he declares, laying out a radically different leadership model. In Ephesus where religious leadership meant power, prestige, and profit, Paul deliberately chose a counter-cultural path. While the priests of Artemis built personal fortunes through spiritual manipulation, Paul worked as a tentmaker. While they extracted wealth…

When one reads the story of Esther in the Bible, there is a revealing detail in her story that’s easy to miss. When Esther discovered Haman’s plot to destroy her people, she didn’t immediately storm the throne room. Despite having the crown, having the king’s favor, and despite even having divine purpose on her side – she waited. She planned. She strategized. Think about it: Esther had the weight of an entire nation’s survival on her shoulders. She realized that instead of rushing in with urgent pleas, it was more…

There’s a striking detail about Mary that often gets overlooked. When the angel dropped the most extraordinary message of purpose into her life – that she would carry the Messiah – her response wasn’t to broadcast it. No social media announcements. No venture launch press conferences. Instead, she moved in discretion. Think about it: Mary carried the biggest purpose in human history, yet she understood that some assignments require silence. She didn’t defend her reputation when gossip swirled. She didn’t explain her divine encounter to every skeptic. She simply carried…

There’s a fascinating moment in the scriptures where Jesus sends Peter fishing for tax money. Not just any fish – but the exact one with a coin in its mouth. It’s mind-blowing: out of countless fish in that sea, one was swimming around carrying the precise amount needed for the temple tax. That fish didn’t attend seminars or read books about discovering its destiny. It simply lived as a fish until the divine intersection of purpose found it. Sometimes calling works like that – you’re swimming in your natural element…

The profound truth in Psalm 23, “You prepare a table before me,” speaks to something beyond the divine provision of out daily needs. It reveals God’s intentional preparation of your place in this world – your unique calling, your specific arena of impact, your seat at the table of purpose. Think about it: God doesn’t randomly assign callings. When He places a dream in your heart to build a business, pioneer research, create a design, develop technology, or shape young minds, He’s already prepared your place at that table. That…

In one of Apostle Paul’s letters to early Christians in what is now modern-day Turkey, we find this interesting statement I have paraphrased; ‘the heirs of a big estate who are young children, even though they own everything their father had, will remain subject to guardians and trustees until they grow up and reach the maturity date set by their father’. This is no less true in our journey of life. You won’t enter into the future you dreamed of until you are mentally mature for it. And should you…