There is no doubt that we live in a chaotic cultural climate. It seems like every day we are made aware of another political controversy, another sex scandal, another tragic shooting, another corrupted leader, etc. People are looking for answers, but let us begin by asking the right question.
We don't often think about it as much as we should, but we are all building legacies, relationships, reputations, and the like. We can be incredibly focused on our work as we build these parts of our lives, and we can also be neglectful. What habits and behaviors are holding you back from shaping the life you desire?
In our world, there is the vexation of having everything only to realize that you still have nothing. But there is the opposite end of the spectrum as well – those who experience failure in this world. Where success produces vexation, failure produces despair. How & where can we find lasting virtue and value?
After years of being involved in a manufacturing industry, I’ve always been intrigued by the “conversion factor” of raw materials. » Are you living a life of purpose, integrity, impact, legacy, and multiplication? Allow God to partner with you to have a larger-than-life conversion factor.
Conviction – this is a word that gets our attention. It jumps out at us. Anything to do with the word “conviction” causes us to stop and think. When asked about our deepest convictions, any responsible citizen immediately looks inward toward the things that make us tick. When we read or hear a word on […]
Transcript: Biblical Affirmations of Hardships. We are about to begin a series called Wrestling with God and we are seeking to make sense of some of the suffering we experience and what the Bible teaches about the difficult moments we face in life. We are intentionally going to navigate this discussion slowly, as this […]
There's a difference between knowing about God and knowing God experientially. But how can we know him this way? Explore in this finale of More Like Jesus.
Recently while reading the story of Jesus I was struck by something related to John the Baptist's ministry: people were publicly confessing their sins. And it was normal in the early church. Where are we now?