Waiting is one of the places where faith gets real. It is easy to say, “I trust God,” when the answer has already arrived. It is easy to praise God when the door has opened, the money has come through, the diagnosis changed, the opportunity appeared, the relationship was restored, or the prayer was answered exactly the way we hoped.

The call is clear. Churches must cultivate emotional intelligence—not just as a leadership skill, but as a spiritual imperative.

Love, marriage, and Valentine's Day – three interconnected facets of life that embody the essence of human connection and companionship.