Gene Whitehead

Articles by Gene Whitehead

Gene Whitehead is a missionary, Bible teacher, and founder of Simple Theology, Messy Life. Holding degrees in Biblical Studies and Ministry, he writes to help Christians apply Scripture clearly and pursue Christ faithfully in a digitally distracted world. Learn more at genewhitehead.com.

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Willpower in the Bible: Why “Trying Harder” Fails (and What Actually Works)

The Cycle of “I Promise” It’s Sunday night or Tuesday afternoon. Maybe you just closed a browser tab you shouldn’t have opened. Either way, something rises up inside you. It’s a mix of shame, resolve,…