Some of the biggest time wasters we so often get distracted by include, constantly complaining about things, but never doing anything about them; comparing ourselves to others, critiquing and judging as if we're superior; procrastinating, people pleasing, and caring too much about our public image and popularity; failing to proactively plan, and existing in a …
Category: Encouragement
Baptized In Muddy Water
The power of God is such that though the water may be muddy and the man in the robe may be imperfect, God's grace is greater still. He doesn't require perfect hands, but willing ones. And amidst a land of hungry wolves, eager to prowl, mar and scar, God keeps the souls of His beloved …
Humbition
"Humbition" is known in leadership circles as one part humility mixed with one part ambition. It is seemingly a rare, yet coveted leadership trait that typically excels more than any other. It is authentic, transparent, honest, ambitious, sincere, and motivational. It seeks for, and inspires the best out of people, and puts the focus on …
Neon Gods
Manufactured, manipulated, magnified, and mastered by man - we create "sacred cows" to worship and pursue. Sadly, often without even knowing we are doing it. Whether it be an over obsession of a sport, hobby, job, artistic endeavor, or relationship we believe we can't live without it. We construct idols of passion in a desperate …
Subway Prophets
We speak, but no one is there to listen. We write songs, but there are no voices to sing. We dare to give, but no one is there to share. We gain religion, but no relationship is known. We serve, but no surrender is dared. We love, but with no sacrifice to offer. As a …
Living Well
Living well can so often be confused with materialism. When actually, a life well lived has nothing to do with money, power, or popularity. Rather, Jesus reminds us that He came so that we can have an abundant life - a life free from the burdens the world tries to place upon us. This freedom …
Soul Full
A seasoned pastor tells a story of an artist he once knew when they were younger who had a deep mistrust of Christians due to the way Hitler and the Nazi's influenced and used them during WWII. Although numerous Christians deflected, most notably a man named, Bonhoeffer, many sadly did not. As a result, this …
