Should our private and public lives remain separate? For the Christian, and especially not for the Christian leader, the answer is "no."
It is so easy to become distracted by our own circumstances and interests, and by our desire to please or to get ahead. Pray to stay faithful to God and to yourself.
Have you ever done something for God that you knew would be challenging? Identify with the life of Paul and his choice to step outside of his comfort zone.
The Teacher seems to know the "three tells" of communication, and He establishes a clear course and context for His writings.
Heart motivation that comes from a living relationship with God is the most important thing.
Although exempt from paying a tax, Jesus paid it anyway. What lesson is Jesus trying to teach you?
