Temptation does not always look like obvious sin. Sometimes it comes as weariness, fear, anxiety, striving, or lies that slowly wear down our trust in God. This reflection is an invitation to stop playing with fire, draw near to the Lord, and stand in the truth of who He says you are.

Before God sent Gideon to confront Midian, He first told him to tear down the altar in his father’s house. In this deeply personal reflection, Stephanie Arje shares how surrendering decades of journals connected to pain, identity, and vindication became a powerful lesson in healing, freedom, and redeemed authority.

Leadership doesn’t mean we’re fully healed. Often, God uses influence to reveal what still needs surrender. The safety of the Church depends not on perfection, but on tender, obedient hearts.