Functional IQ Essays

There’s a growing trend I’ve noticed among entrepreneurial circles—especially in Christian spaces—where people are equating serial entrepreneurship with apostleship. If you’ve started multiple businesses, planted some churches, or oversee a

Let me guess—you hear the word argument, and your stomach twists. Maybe you grew up in a home where every disagreement turned into yelling, silent treatment, or door-slamming. So now,

Let’s be real—some people only call when they need something. They disappear when you’re struggling, but the moment you have something they want—status, success, or connections—they suddenly “always believed in

Especially if you grew up in a culture where your identity was tied to your community, your last name, or your family’s reputation, you were likely shaped by collectivist values.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like your brain just leveled up—like you unlocked a new way of thinking or saw a situation from a completely different

Most people are exhausted, frustrated, or even depressed, and they don’t fully understand why. They chalk it up to stress, burnout, or the pressures of life. But beneath all of

Guarding your mind is not about hearing every thought but understanding which ones to let in. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, discerning the thoughts we allow

Life is full of challenges, and it’s easy to get caught up in the obstacles we face. But focusing on these obstacles means losing sight of God’s purpose for our

Have you ever found yourself spiraling into a negative thought pattern, feeling trapped by your own mind? It’s in these moments that we need to pause and ask ourselves, “Before