Have you ever heard that “modern problems require modern solutions?” I’m all for thinking forward, but sometimes, the pursuit of that which is new makes us overlook that which is true.

Take, for example, the recent emphasis on emotional intelligence. It’s a fascinating topic of study that was only coined and popularized in the 1990s. But if you look back to the earliest book ever written (the book of Job), there are profound lessons on emotional intelligence, resilience, and the transformative power of grief.

What can this ancient book teach us about emotional intelligence today?

Have you ever complained about the younger (or older) generation? It’s natural for there to be differences in the way we see the world and operate in it. It can be harmless and even funny in the right context.

But what if what is natural is blocking what is supernatural?

The work that God has to do is so great that it takes many lifetimes to achieve it. The problem is that these generational rifts can become so wide that God’s blessing does not flow from one to the other as He intended.

It’s easy to see the troubles in our world. Just turn on the news, scroll on social media, or listen to any political candidate.

All of this information can lead to greater compassion, but it can also lead to total paralysis. After all, what am I supposed to do about problems so large when I feel so small?

No one’s made a greater impact on humanity than Jesus did. How did He do it? He obviously did a lot, but there’s only 1 miracle (aside from His resurrection) that is recorded in all 4 gospels: the feeding of the 5,000.