All throughout the New Testament there is a theme. It’s a theme that should get more attention in Christian circles because it is foundational to understanding how someone can begin to live the way they are told to live. Let’s jump in… Listen: What We Miss When Trying to Live Right [button href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/abundant-life-brandon-kelley/id1030753835″ primary=”true” centered=”false” newwindow=”false” […]
TAL: Technology is Changing Your Idea of Goodness
I’ve heard it said that our world has changed more in the last fifteen years than it had in all its time prior combined. I’m not sure how much validity there is to that statement or how you would prove it, however, it seems plausible. This much I know for sure: the way we go […]
Truth for the Lonely Person
She’s the life of the party, conversing with all, entertaining most, but truly knowing none. She goes home feeling empty. Why does everyone but me seem to have people in their lives who care? The thought runs through her mind constantly. She prides herself on being friendly to all, but it’s been years since she has […]
The Three Letter Word to Pray When Life Sucks
What do you do when life sucks? Well, I’ve heard it said, when life throws you lemons, make lemonade. But what happens when life throws you darts? What do you make of it, then? A dartboard? Yeah, that feels lovely… Abandoned. Ever been there? Betrayed. Ever been there? Ignored. Ever been there? Insulted. Ever been there? Like being stuck […]
TAL: If the Church Were Serious About the Sanctity of Marriage
With every news headline, our knee-jerk reaction becomes even more of the norm on social media and in conversations. Over a year ago, the SCOTUS made the decision to legalize gay marriage. This created a hailstorm of reaction among Christians. But over a year later, my rallying cry is still something different. Let’s consider this […]
TAL: We Need More Spiritual Entrepreneurs (And How You Can Become One)
What if there were more ways to reach people for Christ than on a Sunday morning in a worship service/experience/gathering/celebration? Our culture is changing quickly. People are less likely to step foot in a church. More people have an eclectic set of beliefs that don’t fit in one religion, rather they span across multiple religions. More […]