Posts with the tag “servanthood”

Most people work out to look good—to show off their gains at the gym or the beach. But spiritual growth has a completely different purpose. You're not called to showcase your own righteousness or impress others with how holy you've become. Instead, you're invited to shine Christ's light into a dark world. When people see you dealing with mistakes honestly, growing in character, and loving sacrificially, they're not seeing your greatness—they're catching a glimpse of Jesus working in you. The question isn't whether you're spiritually strong enough to impress others. It's whether you're willing to let God's light shine through you to point others to Him.  Read More

What if everything you've been told about achieving happiness is backwards? Baylor's championship-winning basketball coach Scott Drew built his program on a simple acronym: JOY—Jesus, Others, You. It sounds counterintuitive in a world that tells us to put ourselves first, but this 2,000-year-old principle might be the key to the fulfillment we're all searching for. Discover why stepping down to lift others up creates a paradox that actually works—and how one small shift in your thinking this week could change everything.  Read More