Evangelism, My Story, Speaking and Videos

Who Do I Work For, And What Do I Do?

What do I do with the GCA? What are our goals? What is our strategy? The GCA is a wonderful ministry and God is doing great things through it. Last week I had the honor of joining Hannah Jensen's Public Affairs show on Salem Media Radio. On this show we talk all about what we… Continue reading Who Do I Work For, And What Do I Do?

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

Is The American Church Broken?

I've traveled a lot, and every church has its shortcomings. Many are far worse off than the American church, but there's something very wrong with the American church and if it's not fixed soon, there will be no more church in the US. Let me share what I see, and after reading what God's burdened… Continue reading Is The American Church Broken?

The Christian Walk

9 Common Lies About Singleness and Marriage

I didn't have a single girlfriend before I turned 25. In that time, I heard and believed many lies surrounding singleness and marriage, especially as I worked in ministry. Here are nine common lies about singleness and marriage that I've heard from churches, singles, and married people trying to help their single friends. One: God… Continue reading 9 Common Lies About Singleness and Marriage

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, 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

My Story, The Christian Walk

How God Helped Me Fight Depression

I might seem to be a positive person nowadays, but don't be fooled, I've had a very long and hard struggle with depression. I've walked through intense dark seasons, in some of which I really didn't think I'd make it out. I still struggle with depression and I know I'm not the only one. However,… Continue reading How God Helped Me Fight Depression

Facing Fear

Press On Toward Your God-Given Dream

If God's called you to do something, then don't give up. EVER! Even when life gets hard. Even when it seems like the goal is impossible or will take fifty years to accomplish. Don't ever give up. I want to encourage you to press on, and I want to do this through sharing how God… Continue reading Press On Toward Your God-Given Dream

The Adventurous Life, The Christian Walk

What Do You Do If You Think God’s Calling You to Do the Impossible?

There's an ache in your bones. You've held a dream for so long, but you can't decide if this passion is just a childhood fantasy or a god-given dream. Should you step out and do what others say is impossible? Or should you do something more "realistic"? Is abandoning this dream wise or a lack… Continue reading What Do You Do If You Think God’s Calling You to Do the Impossible?

The Christian Walk

3 Reasons Why Satan Loves Video Games, Movies, and Fiction Books

Let me start by making it very clear that I play video games, I love movies, and I write fiction books. I don't think any of these are inherently bad or evil, but they are a tool. Just like any tool, they can be used for good or bad. Unfortunately, I think for many of… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Satan Loves Video Games, Movies, and Fiction Books