Sometimes, we can be stuck within our own world—when we are stressed, anxious, busy, or just naturally self-absorbed. We can see nothing else but our own viewpoint, troubles, or desires. All we see is what we’re going through. The problem with holding this view is that we can mistakenly highlight situations to be bigger than […]
The Live like Jesus Manifesto
I’m excited to announce the release of my 2nd eBook! After tons of hard work, writing, and comments from you (my readers), the finished copy of The Live like Jesus Manifesto is finally here. This short eBook explains the heart behind JesusHacks. It’s about why it’s so important for each individual to live like Jesus, […]
3 Barriers to Impact
It’s easy to live an average life—one where we fail to make a difference. In my experience, the more I followed along with the pressures and patterns of daily life, the more I became a person who simply consumed his surroundings rather than contributed to them. I became a person of no impact. Living like […]
Yes, You Can Leave Your Commitments (Here’s How to Do It)
When we make commitments, we typically don’t want to break them. But sometimes, we feel heroic sticking with our commitments even when they’re wrong for us. There was a time in my life when I felt obligated to stick to a commitment I knew was wrong for me. When I consulted my Christians friends, only […]
4 Ways to Start Being Intentional with Your Finances
This is a guest post by Brandon Marcott, founder of Edify Financial Planning. Many of us are caught in a cycle of spending. We have no grip over our finances. We have no concept of the lies that are supporting our spending behaviors. And as a result, our pockets are empty and we feel even […]
Overcoming Negative Christian Stigmas (without Proving Them Right)
Intolerant. Mean. Judgmental. Aggressive. These are the stereotypes that sadly surround the word “Christian” in our culture. When people speak about Christians, some unfortunately picture them as hateful people who are opposed to them as human beings. They don’t see the love of Christ or anything redeeming at all. Instead, they see hatred. This is […]
8 Questions to Ask When Discerning God’s Will
Hey guys! Check out my latest article on Guideposts Magazine’s website. It’s about discerning God’s will, which can be a tough subject to tackle. Personally, I discern God’s will by using a threefold technique of filtering the options through how they affect me personally (character growth, health, and understanding), how they affect my relationships, and […]