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The Danger of a Manageable God
Many Christians have settled for a God they can understand. The problem is, a God who fits inside our minds can’t transform our hearts. In every generation, people reshape God to fit their comfort, turning Him into a helper, an energy, or an idea.

Greg Wiens
Oct 13, 20253 min read


When Growth Feels Like Dying: The Hidden Cost of Leadership
Growth feels like dying, but God uses the gut twist of discomfort to reshape leaders for impact.

Greg Wiens
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Six Biblical Shifts for Mastering Your Emotions
Emotions aren’t problems to suppress. They’re signals from God to steward. Ethan Kross’ Shift identifies six ways to regulate emotions in real time—and Scripture shows us God gave us these tools long before psychology did.

Greg Wiens
Sep 3, 20253 min read


When Yesterday’s Goals Don’t Fit
Outgrowing youthful goals is essential for healthy aging and embracing new seasons of life.

Greg Wiens
Sep 3, 20253 min read


How to Take the Stinger Out of Hurts, Criticism, and Offenses
Forgiveness removes the sting from hurts and criticism, freeing you to live without the weight.

Greg Wiens
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Paul’s Hidden Gift: How the Apostle Grew in Emotional Intelligence
Paul’s letters reveal his growth in emotional intelligence, a model for healthy leadership today.

Greg Wiens
Aug 19, 20253 min read


The 5-Minute Daily Wiring Check-In: A Micro-Habit for Healthy Leadership
A 5-minute check-in to align with your wiring, boost energy, prevent burnout, and stay on mission.

Healthy Growing Leaders
Aug 16, 20252 min read


How Jesus Modeled Every Conflict Style (and Why Leaders Should Too)
Jesus used all five conflict styles with purpose. Leaders who develop this range handle tension wisely.

Healthy Growing Leaders
Aug 8, 20253 min read


The Beauty on the Other Side of Discomfort
Growth rarely happens in comfort. Choose character, not ease; your future self will thank you.

Greg Wiens
Aug 7, 20252 min read


The Kind of Intelligence That Grows With Age and How to Build It
Learn why true intelligence grows with age and how to use it to mentor, lead, and leave a legacy.

Greg Wiens
Aug 5, 20253 min read


40 Timeless Truths from 40+ Years of Ministry for Leading with Clarity and Kingdom Impact
Leadership in the way of Jesus is not about performance, perfection, or fear of failure. It’s about grace-fueled courage, humble curiosity, and Spirit-empowered vision. True growth—whether in leaders or communities—is rarely linear. It’s messy, jagged, and full of risk, requiring us to ask better questions, embrace nuance, and dream new dreams no matter our age.

Greg Wiens
Jul 30, 20254 min read


How Wise Leaders Make Complex Decisions
Go beyond cost/benefit. Make decisions with wisdom, self-awareness, and spiritual clarity.

Greg Wiens
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Why Embracing Pain Might Be the Key to Your Growth
Pain can be a trusted friend when approached wisely. Here’s why it may be your path to real growth.

Greg Wiens
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Aging vs. Dying: Why Staying Curious Keeps You Alive
Aging is not dying. It’s choosing growth, curiosity, and connection at every stage of life.

Greg Wiens
Jul 7, 20253 min read


The Four Origins of Our Struggles
Where does sin come from? Four sources, one battlefield: your mind. Here's how to fight back.

Greg Wiens
Jul 1, 20257 min read


Unity Is Not Uniformity
Unity welcomes diversity. Uniformity demands sameness. The Church must know the difference.

Greg Wiens
Jun 23, 20254 min read


5 Foundations for Healthy Relationships That Actually Last
Build life-giving relationships by healing your identity, not proving your worth to others.

Greg Wiens
Jun 18, 20255 min read


Prevent Burnout by Leading from Your A-Game
Burnout isn’t from overwork, it’s from working outside your design. Learn how to live and lead from your A-game.

Greg Wiens
Jun 11, 20254 min read


Living with the End in Mind: How Mortality Grounds My Hope
Taxes reminded me: life is short. But hope in Christ helps me live grounded in eternity, not fear. Here's why that changes everything.

Greg Wiens
May 29, 20253 min read


What Is Your Spiritual Indicator?
Outward kindness can mask an empty soul. Learn to spot 3 surprising indicators of real spiritual health.

Greg Wiens
May 21, 20253 min read
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