False Alarm

False Alarm

Welcome back everyone! A couple of weeks ago we talked about the power of emergencies to bring out the best in people, and how we might be... read more
Emergency

Emergency

I’ve said several times before that emergencies generally aren’t when most of us get ourselves in trouble. Nothing brings people... read more
What is Sacrifice

What is Sacrifice

Since I was young, one of the most confusing things I ever heard in church and from the ancient manuscripts we studied was the practice of... read more
Seed or Fruit

Seed or Fruit

Welcome back once again, everyone! You can think of today’s post as a follow-up to our recent piece on living in “have-to” vs... read more
Your Identity

Your Identity

Welcome back everyone! As we get started this week, I’m going to ask each of you a quick diagnostic question: does the current biggest... read more
One Question

One Question

Welcome back again for another week, everyone! The thought I want to share with you today is one that absolutely saved my life as a young... read more
Have to vs Want to

Have to vs Want to

Welcome back again everyone! My question for you today is: does your life feel like an obligation, or an opportunity? Does most of what you... read more
The Healing Power of Boredom

The Healing Power of Boredom

Welcome back once again everyone! Last time we talked about the important place of chaos and confusion in creating new opportunities and... read more
Chaos and Confusion

Chaos and Confusion

Welcome back everyone! Last week, we talked about the purpose of change in our life—how we ought to think of it and make the most of it... read more
Changes

Changes

Few things make us more uncomfortable than change—because we always want to control it. We want some part of our lives transformed for... read more
The Hero Paradox

The Hero Paradox

Quick, don’t think, just answer. What’s easier: being decent, or being a hero? Being decent, right? Obviously. But then, I’m sure... read more
Imperfect Anonymous

Imperfect Anonymous

As a follower of Jesus, I’ve often said that my ideal church gathering would look pretty close to an AA meeting. Although I was past... read more

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