by Allan Brown | Apr 16, 2026 | Biblical Perspectives
In the beginning there is no speech, only darkness. Not wicked. Just waiting. God does not argue with it. He does not explain Himself. He speaks. And light breaks— not loud, not violent, just enough to change everything. Things begin to take their place. Sky from sea....
by Allan Brown | Apr 15, 2026 | Biblical Perspectives
At its heart, Christianity is a faith that takes human design seriously. The Christian story begins not with sin, but with creation—human beings intentionally formed by God, bearing His image. Gallup CliftonStrengths, while developed as a psychological framework,...
by Allan Brown | Apr 15, 2026 | Marriage
Conflict is inevitable wherever people care deeply—marriages, families, teams, churches, boards. The real issue isn’t whether we face conflict, but how we navigate it. Handled poorly, conflict erodes trust. Handled well, it becomes a doorway to deeper understanding,...
by Allan Brown | Apr 12, 2026 | Marriage
It usually doesn’t start with a shout. More often, it’s a sigh that goes unheard. A glance that lingers a moment too long. A tone that sharpens just enough to wound. Relationships rarely collapse in a single moment; they erode, moment by moment in the silence between...
by Allan Brown | Apr 11, 2026 | Biblical Perspectives
Paul doesn’t start with instruction. He begins by setting a platform. And that may be the most pastoral thing he does. 1. Called Before Qualified Paul introduces himself simply: “an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God.” No defence. No comparison. No...