Challenging believers to adventurous and Christ-filled lives through wild steps of faith
Isn't it crazy how we can go on journeys of self-discovery? Why don't you understand who you are? Do you get to choose what you enjoy doing? Each of us are so complex that someone could study us for years and never stop learning. It's as if we are uniquely crafted people designed specifically for… Continue reading Why Do You Desire What You Desire?
The existence of a god who is all powerful, knows our future, and is everywhere could either be the cause of complete comfort or absolute terror. The difference between these two sides is whether or not you can trust God to watch out for you and for the good of others. If God doesn't love… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Can Trust God
I've heard a lot of people ask "What is God's calling for my life?" I too have asked this. Wouldn't it be nice just to know what God's will is for us? Though I definitely can't answer this question for you, there are some steps toward discovering God's calling that I can share from what… Continue reading Discovering God’s Calling for Your Life
Forgive me, my wonderful readers. I'm an imperfect mess, as you will quickly discover the more you read my posts, books, or updates. Fortunately, it's not about me. Recently I've been distracted from my mission and have been focusing on myself. I got stuck with the mentality that everyone following Philip Wilder was following it… Continue reading It’s Not About Me
As I picked my new name, I had to ask myself what does it mean to live wilder. There's a lot of incorrect definitions of wild living. When I say "live Wilder," I don’t mean reckless living or a ruthless personality. It doesn’t mean selfishly getting what you want regardless of rules or how it… Continue reading What Does it Mean to Live Wilder?
Every time I travel with my ministry to Africa I have the hardest time adjusting. I hate the heat like I hate cockroaches. I hate sweating even more. To respect their culture, we also wear full suits when we speak, and the buildings there don't have air-conditioning. I have such a hard time focusing on… Continue reading Breaking Down Idols: Comforts
You may be thinking to yourselves "What, Philip? I thought you were all about challenging people to live adventurous lives?" And, if you thought that, you'd be correct . . . to a degree. I love adventure, and I want more people to experience true adventure. However, I've learned through the years that not even… Continue reading Breaking Down Idols: Adventure
It's been a long journey, and God keeps throwing curveballs. I was convinced I'd use the name Al I. Ady until the day I died, but that's not because God told me this. If you haven't read why that name came about, it's a really interesting God-inspired story that you should check out by clicking… Continue reading The Making of Philip Wilder
I journal a lot, especially when things get rough. It's cool looking back at all the things God has brought me through. It's also embarrassing to see just how many of these journal entries were about girls, or me asking God to bring me a girlfriend. So much of my time and energy growing up… Continue reading Breaking Down Idols: Relationships
According to the Bible, King Solomon is the wisest man to have ever lived. Silver had no value during his day because he had so much of it and so much gold. The whole known world knew his name. He built magnificent structures. He even had 700 wives. Could you get more "successful"? He had… Continue reading Breaking Down Our Idols