Love God and love people. That’s what we’re called to. But let’s be honest. It’s hard to keep these two things at the forefront of our minds, let alone the forefront of our actions, right? This world offers us a lot of alternative altars to the altar of the Lord. And even the most well-meaning […]
What is Social Media Doing to Us?
Red circle with a number inside it. Just visualize it in your mind. You feel better already, don’t you? You feel good. At least I do. And that reality is making me sick inside.
Relationships Are Supposed to Be Messy (So Stop Running When They Get Tough)
Relationships are supposed to be messy. The wounds all over me are proof. But no one told me to expect them. I always thought relationships were supposed to be good all the time, otherwise, you’ll have to end them. When things get tough, you’re supposed to run, grudge, and, when applicable, break up. I caught that, […]
Why the Church Needs to Argue More
They say you’re not supposed to discuss money, politics, or religion. Why? Because those topics can cause arguments. But what if that entire premise isn’t a reason to avoid those discussions? What if the very reason why they say we shouldn’t discuss those topics is the very reason we should? By the way, who is “they,” […]
Are You a Curious Person or a Complacent Person?
Recently I watched a video clip of leadership expert and author, Jim Collins giving advice to young leaders and one of the things he said stuck out to me for many reasons: “What is your questions-to-statements ratio and can you double it?” And to that question, I ask another question: Are you a curious person […]
Warning: Ignoring This Will Seriously Damage Your Walk With God
No. This isn’t a scare tactic. It’s real. In our Western society and way of thinking, we’ve been boldly convinced we don’t need this. And the crazy thing is we often think we’re not ignoring it because we can see a faux representative of it. But what is it?