Debt is an unfortunate fact of our current economy. To scare you a bit with statistics, it is reported that student loan debt is averaged at $32,264, mortgage debt at $155,192, and credit card debt at $15,611. To scare you even more, it is reported that since 1999, student loan debt has increased by %500, […]
Archives for April 2015
9 Ways Jesus Would Run a Business the Right Way
The business world has a bitter taste in many people’s mouths. When people typically imagine the business world, they think cutthroat, politics, and competition veiled under the glitz and glam of suits and dresses. It’s tragic many don’t hold this valuable sector of society in a very high regard. Much of this social failure stems […]
How I Learned Being a Christian Wasn’t Meant for Me
I struggled being a Christian for the longest time—particularly because I couldn’t see the relevance behind it. While growing up, I knew there was some significance to faith because we went every Sunday. Yet that curiosity slowly receded as the week went on. The farther we got away from Sunday, the more I questioned why […]
Weekend Reads for Living like Jesus
You can’t make a difference without being different. You’ll hear me say that often because it’s true. An example of this is displayed in the self-centeredness of our society. Today’s personal-development resources are all about achieving and improving our own life. But this isn’t how we make a difference. We make a difference by living differently […]
Want Millennials to Stay in Church? Show Them This.
“A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.” -Benjamin Franklin I used to think I was odd for not sharing as many inspirational Christian memes on social media. “You can do all things through Christ.” “You can change everything with Jesus.” “You can overcome.” Don’t get me wrong: I’m not opposed to […]
3 Self-Centered Myths about Travel
This article was originally published on RELEVANT Magazine’s website. I wish I could travel more—and I don’t mean travel to Idaho or Maine for the weekend. I’m talking about exotic places, like the places you see others visit while scanning your newsfeed. I think it’s part of the twentysomething story to either wish to travel […]
How Finding Your Calling Leads to Selflessness: An Interview with Jeff Goins
If you are receiving this article via RSS or email, click this link to head over to the website and watch the interview. A calling—or the thing you were made to do—seems like somewhat of a myth to many of us. For some, this idea is unfathomable. But others might not want to accept this idea for fear they’re either […]