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The Dunning-Kruger Effect in the Christian Life
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As a young pastor, my greatest joy comes from helping people grow in their understanding of God and His Word. However, one of the most significant challenges in ministry is assisting people to recognize when they still have more to learn. Especially when speaking from the perspective of a man 50 years younger than them! This difficulty reminds me of a psychological phenomenon that has gained much attention lately — the Dunning-Kruger Effect. From my non-psychological perspective, the ...
SPINNING MY GEARS: Thankfulness - The Purest Form of Worship
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln, the president of the United States of America at the time, set aside the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving. Beyond the secular, however, being thankful has spiritual value. While worship on this side of eternity consists of confession, contrition, intercession and petition, these elements will lose their purpose in Heaven. A day approaches when...