Spiritual Formation

If you are an amateur golfer like me, who celebrates when his score is under triple digits, then perhaps you are familiar with the term ‘mulligan’. In golf terms, a mulligan is a do-over. In friendly groups, you may be given a mulligan or two over the course of 18 holes. If you hit an errant shot at a crucial moment, just yell “mulligan!”, and that stroke won’t count against your score. You get a free attempt to hit the ball again. Unlike your…

In this episode of Colleen's Corner, we dive into a shocking reality—discipleship in America is at an all-time low. Surveys reveal that only 2-3% of adults can truly be called disciples of Christ, actively being discipled while discipling others. But why? Colleen unpacks the deep-rooted independence in American culture that resists spiritual mentorship and exposes how a lack of true discipleship is leading to hypocrisy, misplaced priorities, and even idol.…

How should we respond when we find ourselves in the midst of difficult circumstances? How do we navigate through the challenging terrain of life, when our path winds downward into the valley, as inevitably it will? We all love mountaintop experiences, the sweet smell of success, and the thrill of victory. When all is right in the world, and our joy is at its zenith, we long to cling to those seasons and would likely stay there forever if we could. But on this side of,…

Too often, we see our brokenness as a barrier between us and God, something that disqualifies us from His love or hinders our growth. But what if our brokenness is actually a bridge? A sacred invitation into deeper intimacy with Him? When we embrace our wounds, not as sources of shame but as pathways to healing, we begin to see God’s unchanging truth dismantle the false beliefs we’ve carried—about Him, ourselves, and others. Instead of striving to hide our,…

In the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul pleads with Christians to offer their entire lives to God in response to His extraordinary sacrifice. Jesus gave His life so we could experience His boundless love and grace. When we refuse to align our lives with how Jesus lived, we diminish the value of His incredible gift.To give our lives fully to God, we must make Him our ultimate pursuit—above everything else.Here are five practical steps you can take today to help…

There are many tactics, therapies, exercises, theories, sciences and medications out there marketed as healing remedies. Think about it, one of the most important aspects of humans is our physical health. The other is mental health. When these aren’t aligned, we naturally seek ways to improve it. Science will tell you there’s a habit to build or take away… The world will tell you and show you you’re not good enough… Because sin entered the,…

In a recent Gallup poll, it appears that Christmas is becoming a more secular season. I think we knew that without a poll though. Here’s what they’re saying: The 90% celebrating Christmas contrasts with the 68% of Americans who report identifying with a Christian faith, indicating other faiths partake in the holiday. Christmas also spans all major demographic lines and acts as a cultural bridge across political divides. The Data: While the majority of Americans…

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Merry Christmas everyone. And that's the mid-week memo. From all of us at Embracing Brokenness Ministries

Allegedly, Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, a math student at the University of Waterloo built a functioning nuclear fusion reactor in his bedroom with no prior hardware experience. His secret? An AI chatbot. In just four weeks, Nazoordeen went from novice to nuclear engineer, using the power of Anthropic's Claude 3.5 AI chatbot to navigate fusion technology. "I fed Claude all my datasheets, and it helped a ton with this," he explained, explaining how AI bridged his…