I used to take mass transit to make it to class every week. Everyone sits when their eyes fixated on the floor. If you ever make eye contact with someone, complete awkwardness ensues. Best to avoid such a thing. Everyone is filling their ears with noise. Some with big Beats headphones, others with subtle, small…
A Needed Break
I’m a disciplined person who relies on schedules and consistency to succeed. I also recognize the importance of taking a break so that the busy hours have purpose and meaning. It’s those slower hours that remind me of who I am, and whose I am. With that in mind, my family and I are taking…
Nearest is Best
I firmly believe the advice that you must write for others, so it makes sense that writers often care about the level of traction their writing gets. They focus on the amount of hits to their blog, or the amount of times people share their words into various spaces. And in this world of seeking attention it’s easy…
9 Areas of Focus for Effective Christian Ministry
I’ve been reading Richard Baxter’s The Reformed Pastor over the past month. It’s an incredibly long book, and an incredibly slow read due to his stiff language use. But within that has been many encouraging and challenging pieces. Baxter has a helpful perspective on where to focus your attention when it comes to Christian ministry. He…
Building Walls Based on Beliefs
I fully embrace the evangelical form of Christian faith, but that doesn’t mean I always agree with the teachings of leaders within the large community. Recently the debate on how accommodating businesses should be toward those who live in ways that do not reflect their beliefs has reached its height. The state of Arizona is…
Stepping Beyond the Rubble
Last Thursday I shared my experience of watching a dream die. It was dark. I wrote with the darkness in mind because living it felt that way quite often. But maybe lost in the darkness is finding light beyond it. Which I also experienced, yet didn’t convey in the post. I write a monthly email…