A Common Call To Live Intentionally
If you would rather read the post, scroll past the video… Good intentions mean nothing. Nada. Naught. Zilch. Zip. Zippo. Zero. Diddly squat. Nihility. In other words, in real life it’s not the thought...
View ArticleThe Hardest Common Calling of All
To read the post, scroll down… I can still remember hearing and reading about the milkman who walked into the small one-room schoolhouse, and killed 5 little Amish girls. I remember feeling physically...
View ArticleHow Do I Know I’m Successful?
Lately, I’ve been a overwhelmed with pressure. I’ve been working on a few projects, and haven’t seen the results I wanted or expected (have you ever had that experience before?). As a result, I’ve felt...
View ArticleWhat Does A Specific Call From God Look Like?
Watch the blog or scroll to the bottom to read… In the Bible, there are many examples of God calling specific people to do specific things. One of my favorite examples is Jonah. Jonah wanted...
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Hard Times: A Story
To say it had been a long day is an understatement. A small group of friends had spent several hours distributing food to a very large group of very hungry people. Not because the people were poor and...
View ArticleMy Biggest Concern With Intentional Christianity
**If you would rather read the post, scroll past the video.** My biggest fear in writing the book (Intentional Christian) or these blogs is that I think some people might read about Intentional...
View ArticleYour Job Doesn’t Define You
Your job doesn’t define you, your worship does. I know this is hard to believe. We live in a culture that tells us a job—especially a dream job—is the purpose of our lives. But it’s true—my life and...
View ArticleA Crazy Naked Man: God’s Call To Share Your Story
Twelve guys got out of a boat and kissed the ground. They had just gone through one of the scariest nights of their lives. Many of them used to be commercial fisherman who spent careers on the giant...
View Article4 Things To Consider While You’re Waiting On God
I need to lower my expectations. Shadow is a black 16-week-old labradoodle puppy, and I’m trying to train him to “stay.” Every morning, I put his food in his dish, and then slowly lower it to the floor...
View ArticleGod’s Will For You Is NOT Hidden
God’s will for you is NOT hidden, my friends! It’s plain to us if we just have eyes to see and ears to hear… This week’s post is a link to the Intentional Christian interview series on Discover the...
View ArticleFree from Fear: A 1-min blog
“Have no fear of sudden disaster…for the Lord will be at your side.” (Prov. 3:25-26) There’s no reason to panic! Wisdom declares that those who belong to the Lord need not fear sudden disaster because...
View ArticleThe Rhythm of the World
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Every once in a while, I start singing a kids’ song at work. Usually I catch myself, but then I start wondering how the song got stuck in my head. Normally,...
View ArticleRhythm of the World: Success (1-minute read time)
Key idea: The world defines success by numbers, but God defines success through faithfulness. “It’s all about the numbers.” I’ve heard this saying many times, especially in business. We use numbers to...
View ArticleRhythm of the World: Be Entertained (1.5 Minute Read)
(If you missed the beginning of this series, click here to read what it’s about.) Key idea: The world encourages us to pursue entertainment, God frees us from worthless things. Our world emphasizes...
View ArticleI Got Your Happiness Right Here: Rhythm of the World (1.5 minute read)
The rhythm of the world suggests you’re one purchase away from a better day, the rhythm of God suggests happiness is a gift. I have a process for my morning cup of coffee. Three level scoops of whole...
View ArticleA Really Important Question for the New Year (1.5 min read)
For much of my life I’ve pictured faith as closing my eyes, crossing my fingers, furrowing my brow and thinking really hard about whatever it was I needed to believe. Like an elementary-aged kid who...
View ArticleHighlight Reel Christianity: Rhythm of the World (1.5 minute read)
The world is obsessed with the highlight reel, and I’m not just referring to sports. TV shows emphasize “the big deal” where businessmen or women land giant contracts loaded with cash and prestige. Men...
View ArticleNeed More Patience? (1.5 Min Read)
Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t sleep? As a kid, I remember the night before vacation. I knew all I had to do was go to sleep, and when I woke up it would be time to leave. So...
View ArticleThe Real Beginning Of The Story
Have you ever met someone for the first time, he or she treated you terribly and you think to yourself, “I wonder what happened to him/her this morning?” When it comes to relationships, context—what...
View ArticlePeace That Doesn’t Make Sense
“You have to comprehend and understand God’s love in your mind before you can experience it in your heart…” said a guy on a recent radio program. Although this may sound good at first, it’s 100%...
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