The Adventurous Life, The Christian Walk

How to Find Satisfying Adventure

Have you ever come back from an adventure and felt disappointed? Maybe it wasn't as exciting as you hoped, or maybe it didn't live up to the hype? This happens to all of us. Is there any form of adventure that always satisfies? And what is the most satisfying adventure? I've traveled around the world… Continue reading How to Find Satisfying Adventure

The Adventurous Life, The Christian Walk

The Faith Adventure (Drone Video)

This life doesn't need to be boring. Sure we can make it boring, but that wasn't God's original intention. He wants us to live a life full of meaning. He wants to lead us on extravagant adventures. He didn't just create a marvelous world and forget to write out a marvelous path for us to… Continue reading The Faith Adventure (Drone Video)

Facing Fear, The Adventurous Life

How To Push Past Fear And Do That Big Thing

Fear is the number one thing that keeps us from doing what God has called us to. Whether it be evangelism, missions, teaching, or even just asking that girl out, fear sinks its nasty talons deep into our hearts and pulls us away from the things we know we are called to and feel passionate… Continue reading How To Push Past Fear And Do That Big Thing

Evangelism, The Christian Walk

How To Go On Adventures Every Day

We all want our lives to be full of adventure, but, unless you live out in the wilderness, you can't really go on adventures every day. But, there is one exception to this common truth. You don't have to trudge through life waiting and longing for that fun adventure three months away. I have a… Continue reading How To Go On Adventures Every Day

The Gospel in Creation

Is Grass Smarter Than people?

Just this Saturday my wife and I finished a long road trip. As we traveled I recognized something interesting about all the plants. No matter where I went, all the plants raced desperately to produce seeds. And all this made me wonder, is grass smarter than people? I believe God wrote an endless amount of… Continue reading Is Grass Smarter Than people?

The Christian Walk

The Christian Life Shouldn’t Be Boring

We might read the incredible stories in the Bible of the Apostles or of Moses and think, "If only God still moved like that." I firmly believe that the Christian life shouldn't be boring. If you are a Christian and your life is boring, then something's wrong. I don't say this because I want you… Continue reading The Christian Life Shouldn’t Be Boring

Flash Fiction, Thrive Stories

The Dangerous Book

A rapid knock interrupted Stace from her reading. The library closed forty minutes ago, who could possibly want in? Whatever. Stace shook her head and turned back to her book The Nation of Robots by Claudia Bostraeu, which was the best selling book of 2050. The knock resounded through the quiet building once again. Now,… Continue reading The Dangerous Book

My Story

My Calling In Life

"What is my calling in life?" I've written tons of posts and a book (Discovering God's Calling) to help you find your adventurous calling from God. But why do I do this? In this post, I want to share my calling, and explain why I do the things I do. The Unacceptable Need I spent two years… Continue reading My Calling In Life

Flash Fiction

The Man Who Fought A War He Never Saw

Aven leaned to Tom's ear. "How many people on this bus know Christ? How many are headed to eternal separation from their loving God?" Tom pointed to the verse. Matthew 9:36, "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." "We've got a… Continue reading The Man Who Fought A War He Never Saw

Flash Fiction, Thrive Stories

The First Christian

Despite the rifle the State Soldier pointed at his temple, he stared at her. Jen's heart pounded. She opened her coat just enough to reveal the book. His book. The book he was about to die for. A flash of recognition crossed his face. Bang! Blood painted the brick wall behind him. He stumbled for… Continue reading The First Christian