The recently released World Happiness Report shows the United States dropped from 15th to 23rd in the 2024 global ranking of happiness. The report cites people aged 30 and below as experiencing the most dramatic decrease in happiness.
Easter shouts that something significant happened in the garden on that morning just days after the crucifixion of Jesus, and we celebrate it not just on Easter, but every Sunday when we gather worship our living Lord.
Before we criticize, remember that these believers also work behind the scenes, sometimes in hostile environments, sharing their faith in places we don’t know.
Imagine the difference the Church as a whole could make if all of us who claim Him as Lord released our grip and truly gave Him the reins of our daily lives.
“There are times in life when we find ourselves face-to-face with one of the toughest dilemmas we can experience: having to distance ourselves from people who have become toxic to our emotional, spiritual, or even physical well-being.”
None of this is meant to minimize the importance of preaching the gospel, serving the community, or discipling believers. However, none of that will happen if you can’t communicate your message.
“I’m not sure why I’m writing this one, since it can probably only embarrass me – but perhaps it might help a young leader not be as dumb as I’ve been,” writes Chuck Lawless.