Challenging believers to adventurous and Christ-filled lives through wild steps of faith
I can personally relate to this question. God often calls us down paths that satisfy our deepest desires. So, how do we know if we are choosing a path because it's God's calling or your own desire? Fortunately, there isn't just a one stop answer. I say fortunately because this means we are forced to… Continue reading God’s Calling or Your Own Desire?
There's something within all of us that compels us to experience life and explore this beautiful planet. This is what drives us to climb the tallest mountains, pushes us to jump out of airplanes, and prompts us to sit in that new sports car as it goes from zero to sixty in three seconds. But… Continue reading Why do we Crave Adventure?
We often play video games, watch movies, and scan social media because our own lives are boring and we'd rather live more exciting lives vicariously through others. Ask yourself these two questions: "Am I just wandering through life?" and "What am I living for?" I've asked myself these questions over and over, and I'm continually… Continue reading Two Keys to a Life of Meaning and Adventure
If you are like I was (and sometimes still am), fear is a big element of your life. It keeps you from doing the things you want, saying the things you want to say, and talking to the people you want to talk to. I hate living that way, and I'm guessing you do too.… Continue reading Life Beyond Fear
I've shared before general strategies on how to share your faith with Muslims, but now I'd like to focus on a one-time encounter. What do you say or not say? What are they thinking? How can you challenge them? The best way to share your faith with a Muslim is to befriend them. Provide for… Continue reading One-Time Encounter
Pastor Jake’s hands shook as he lifted the communion plate. The juice in the small glasses looked normal. It even smelled like grape juice. No one in his congregation would notice the poison. "In the same way,” Jake tried to keep his voice steady. “Jesus took the cup, and said: ‘This is my blood of… Continue reading Thrive Stories: The Last Communion
Often people refer to our spiritual walks as a series of mountains and valleys. I'm sure you can recall several times when you had amazing spiritual moments. I bet you these high moments were also big emotional moments as well too. So is that the system then? We are closer to God when we have… Continue reading Empty of Emotions
Easter is upon us, and so is spring. It's as if God planned it this way. There's so much we can learn from spring about God's character, beauty, and love. This year, as I've been planting a garden, I've seen a different side of God's character through the season of spring. God is our Gardener… Continue reading God Our Gardener
I am a firm believer that God has intricately written his truth into creation. Since I came across this understanding I have seen more and more parallels of God's truths in Creation. "For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his… Continue reading The Gospel in Creation
It's best to have a plan and think ahead. I know several ways to share my faith, whether it be with a tool, or simply through conversation, but there have been a few times when I was caught completely off-guard. We need to make sure we follow and trust God even if that means stepping… Continue reading Stepping out without a plan