Daily Focus | Condescension in Relationships

There are moments when God’s timing feels unjust. You watch others move forward while you remain stuck. You pray, but nothing shifts. These seasons test not just your patience, but your theology. Is God good when life is not? Is He present when progress is absent? Trusting divine timing requires…

A boy labelled as a troublemaker is often a boy whose deeper needs are being overlooked. Sometimes the behaviour people correct is actually frustration, insecurity, or unmet emotional needs. Advising boys requires recognising their potential beyond the labels placed on them. Jesus consistently noticed and called unlikely individuals; the same…

Waiting is not passive. It is often the most active form of trust. When clarity is absent and answers are delayed, the temptation is to fill the silence with control. But God’s timing is not always explained. It is revealed slowly, often through surrender. The discomfort of waiting can become…

Stepping into a blended family calls for sensitivity and spiritual maturity. A stepfather’s role isn’t about replacing anyone, but about navigating a complex environment with intention and humility. It requires a balance of leadership, gentleness, and emotional intelligence. Advising stepfathers means helping them recognise that their influence is significant, even…

Life does not move in straight lines. It unfolds in seasons—some clear, some confusing. Trusting God’s timing begins with recognising that change is not always a problem to solve. It may be an invitation to listen more closely. Not every season is productive. Some are preparatory. Some are quiet. Some…