Christianity is for losers
How God manifests in our lives
Success can make us feel invincible—until life humbles us. Discover how faith isn't about weakness but about seeing life with new clarity and purpose.
Bridging the gap between the word and the world.
Dr. Manuel Zarate
M.A., PhD
Dr. Zarate’s passion is to help individuals enhance their thinking and leading abilities so that they can succeed professionally without destroying their personal, family and spiritual life in the process.
He is convinced that personal wellness goes hand and hand with professional effectiveness and healthy organizational development.
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I Am a Good Person
Why somebody had to live up to God's standard of goodness
We all measure ourselves against others, but where do we really stand? Explore what the Bible says about goodness, grace, and the only way to true salvation.
Reflections
Latest reflection
The quiet after the answer
September 21, 2026 · 1 min read
We pray for an answer and then we hurry past it. The answer was never the point.
Ministries
Pastor, sheriff's chaplain, speaker and coach — one calling, four places it shows up.
Pastoral ministry
Pastoral ministry
[Placeholder] Leading and teaching a local congregation. Church name and role to be confirmed.
Chaplaincy
Sheriff's chaplaincy
[Placeholder] Serving deputies, staff and families as a sheriff's chaplain. Agency name and public description to be confirmed.
Speaking
Speaking
[Placeholder] Keynotes, sermons and workshops on thinking, leading and living well. Topics list to be confirmed.
Spiritual coaching
Spiritual coaching
[Placeholder] One-to-one coaching for leaders who want to succeed without losing their personal, family and spiritual life.
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