Today I'd like to point to you my friend's blog who hosted me this week. This is the first part of the post, but to finish reading, you'll need to go to her blog by clicking here. I'll also be giving away a free copy of my book on her blog. Go to the link… Continue reading INTO THE WILD: How To Fight Your Fear of God’s Calling
Tag: Wild Steps of Faith
Why I Befriended a Known ISIS Sympathizer
"Be safe." "Don't go to dangerous places." "Don't do what you aren't comfortable with." I've heard lots of people say these things. But is this really what life is about? What if there's a grand adventure for us out there that requires us to take these risks? One big risk I took while in the… Continue reading Why I Befriended a Known ISIS Sympathizer
What’s Harder than Dying for Your Faith?
Are you willing to die for your faith? I'd like to think I could answer yes to this question. Can you? But did you know that there's actually something harder and requires an even greater love for Christ than dying for your faith? Let me explain. What Does it Mean to Die for your Faith?… Continue reading What’s Harder than Dying for Your Faith?
3 Reasons Why You Should Take that First Step of Faith
Sometimes we reach places in life where we just aren't sure where God's calling us to go. In those moments, what do we do? Do we stop and wait? Maybe. But, oftentimes we just need to take that first step of faith. Though there are many valid reasons why we should wait for God to… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Should Take that First Step of Faith
2 Ways to Answer Your Heart’s Cry for Adventure
Is your life meaningful? Are you excited to wake up each day? Do you feel like you are making a difference in the world? Does your life feel like an adventure? Last week I shared some challenging words from my heart in my post 3 Reasons Why I’m Mad at the American Church, and I… Continue reading 2 Ways to Answer Your Heart’s Cry for Adventure
3 Reasons Why I’m Mad at the American Church
Does your faith seem more like an addition to your life than the reason you are alive? If so I apologize. I've held back a lot of my frustrations on this blog for the sake of being nice. I see now that by staying quiet, I'm doing a disservice to the church. I don't intend… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why I’m Mad at the American Church
Dear Soldier, Do You Remember?
Dear Soldier, We don't know if you remember us or not, but we've been trying to catch your attention. No, don't ignore this letter. You aren't reading this by accident. Yes, you are a soldier, but you may have forgotten this truth. Let us explain. You were sent out into battle quite some time ago.… Continue reading Dear Soldier, Do You Remember?
How does God Speak to Us?
Maybe you've been urgently pleading with God to give you wisdom or direction on an issue or topic. Or, perhaps something interesting just happened and you aren't quite sure what God is trying to say through it or if he's trying to say anything at all. So, how does God speak to us? Should we… Continue reading How does God Speak to Us?
God Desires to Use You!
If you are like me, sometimes it's easy to feel as if God shouldn't use us. We are too messed up, too selfish, too unknowledgeable. I can't tell you the number of times I've taken a step back and thanked God for choosing to use me even though I didn't feel like I deserved to… Continue reading God Desires to Use You!
Should we Do what God wants or Follow Him?
I'm a doer. I love doing things. Sometimes it's hard for me to stop doing things. When it comes to being a Christian, I do what I'm supposed to do. To be honest, sometimes I get frustrated at those who don't do what the Bible says. But here's the truth, doing what the Bible tells… Continue reading Should we Do what God wants or Follow Him?