Author: Sacha Alexandre Mendes

Wisdom for Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations are a part of counseling ministry and life. From time to time, with varying degrees of intensity and frequency, we all face difficult conversations that make us vulnerable to experiencing the harsh reality of words that can cause destruction (James 3:6). But that’s not the whole story. The Word of God gives us hope to face difficult conversations. The gospel transforms hearts, which are the source of every spoken word (Luke 6:45). Thus, not only is it possible for us to grow in wisdom for difficult conversations, but it is also expected that God’s children learn a communication governed by heavenly values. Continue Reading →

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Ministerial Resilience: Love and Understanding in Gospel Ministry

At the heart of a long and enduring gospel ministry, ministerial resilience emerges as a fundamental pillar supported by faith, love, and understanding. Ministerial resilience is not easy to develop or even identify. However, there are biblical foundations that will help you build a pathway to persevere in ministry. Continue Reading →

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Preparing Your Heart for Sunday Worship

We need specific help to deal with specific problems. But this is not the only help we need. We also need broader help to create a fertile environment for the changes we need to make. My aim with this text is to focus on an essential aspect of the general help we need for spiritual growth: the spiritual discipline of public worship. Public worship nourishes hearts with the grace that works change. Continue Reading →

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