Jun 12, 2013 | Blog, Christianity, Following Christ, Leadership, Life, Self-Worth
What one thing makes the difference between success and failure winning and losing positive and negative outlook on life achieving your goals and giving up on them? The difference is made in who you surround yourself with. The key is in who you give permission to... Jun 7, 2013 | Blog, Christianity, Following Christ, Leadership, Life, Ministry, Pain, Self-Worth, Value
When I was about 8 or 9 years old, my cousin came to stay with my grandparents for a few weeks one summer. My grandparents live next door to my parents, so we hung out every day. At some point during those few weeks, he got me hooked on baseball cards, and I’ve... Jun 5, 2013 | Blog, Christianity, Following Christ, Leadership, Life, Ministry, Worldview
When is the last time you took a risk? Some people love the adrenaline that comes from taking a risk, but many prefer to live in safety all the time. Some people have no problem doing things others would consider to be “crazy” while most would rather stick... May 29, 2013 | Blog, Christianity, Following Christ, Hostage (Blog Series), Leadership, Life, Ministry, Pain
Here’s a thought that hit me like a ton of bricks the first time I fully understood it: How much I worry is an indicator of how little I trust God. That’s a tough realization. I worry about things all the time. I’m worried about some pretty major... May 17, 2013 | Blog, Christianity, Following Christ, Leadership, Life, Ministry, Pain, Worldview
I originally wrote this blog post in December of 2011. [bra_border_divider top=”15″ bottom=”15″] I don’t know if it’s the weather turning cold or the fact that the Cleveland Browns are terrible again this year, but lately I’ve... May 15, 2013 | Christianity, Following Christ, Leadership, Life, Ministry, Vision, Worldview
A question that every Christian (and every church) should ask all the time is Do we exist IN our city or do we exist FOR our city? Are you just in your city, or do the people around you know that the reason you are there, the reason your church exists, and everything...