Practical Lessons for Intentionally 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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The ideal of success in today’s culture is about directing us toward more vain pursuits. For instance, success is measured in making more money than others, climbing the corporate ladder, or being the person who others talk about. Truly, our model for success is flawed. I know this on a personal level. The more I […]
If we’re honest, many of us face a deep, underlying tension of wanting to be better though we know we can’t stretch ourselves too far. We know our limits, and yet, we always try to beat those restrictions, hoping we could be better. But that struggle is difficult, and if we’re not careful, it could […]
I’ve only been married a little less than a year now, but with each new day, I learn something new about what it means to be selfless in a marriage. For instance, I never celebrated birthdays all that much growing up. The only thing special about birthdays was the opportunity to grab dinner with close […]