Gratitude is a Gift of Grace

Sometimes we fail to see how the act of complaining has a profound effect on shaping the type of person we become. Therefore the practice of gratitude is important to combat the effects of complaining in our life.

Scriptural ReflectionsBryan MarvelNovember 22, 2017Gratitude, Thanksgiving, Colossians 3Comment

The Endless Cycle of Religious Enslavement

Is the weight of trying to earn God's approval a growing burden in your life? If so, you might be stuck in the endless cycle of religious enslavement.

SpiritualityBryan MarvelNovember 15, 2017Religious Enslavement, Dallas Willard, JR BriggsComment

What to do when the wine runs out

Have you ever invited someone over to your house for dinner and the meal was a bust? Or thrown a party and things didn't go as planned? In this post, we look at a story were Jesus saved a newly married could from social disaster by keeping the party going.

Scriptural ReflectionsBryan MarvelNovember 8, 2017Wine, Jesus, John 2, Wedding Feast, Obedience Comment

"What do you want?"

The question, "what do you want" is a common question used often in our daily lives. However, it also has deep spiritual implications.

SpiritualityBryan MarvelOctober 31, 2017desire, wants, "What do you want?", John 1Comment

How to measure good leadership

When leadership is often measured by efficiency and productivity, perhaps there's a better paradigm to evaluate whether or not leadership is any good.

LeadershipBryan MarvelOctober 24, 2017LeadershipComment