Gospel Fare
The Paradox of Power and the Secret Strength of Meekness
What is power? It is self-mastery and persuasive virtue that honors agency, invites participation, and endures.
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November 17, 2025
What is power? It is self-mastery and persuasive virtue that honors agency, invites participation, and endures.
Which conflict style fits each dispute? All five are needed; choose wisely to prevent resentment.
Why do extremes fail? John 6 reveals why loaves and fishes do not justify utopian politics over covenant conversion.
Did WSJ cross ethical lines on sacred rites? Yes, consent prevails, context was missing, and naming rules were ignored.
Why do people stay silent in disagreement? Many avoid disagreement due to empathy, anxiety, or flawed logic.
Should judges defy the president for the Constitution? True fidelity means law over personal allegiance.
What if gossip isn’t always harmful? When rooted in empathy, it becomes a path to deeper relationships.
When does discipleship lose conviction, courage, and clarity? When “niceness” is modeled for comfort and approval.
Is grown-up storytelling possible in a secular world? Andor proves mature stories can exist without nihilism.
Shaken by Ruby Franke’s story? That discomfort can be a call for self-reflection. Her case reveals how the obsession with image can distort values and lead to devastating choices.
How faith and high standards at BYU shape lives; Sandra found it to be transformative as a student. Now she conveys her love as faculty in her classrooms and in her kitchen.
Can compulsive pornography use be healed? Aligning life with virtue and truth offers lasting change.