Practical Lessons for Intentionally Living Like Jesus
Here’s a fact: it’s harder to live like Jesus in this time more than any other. And it’s only getting harder. This is why I started JesusHacks when I did. Today’s society upholds things that don’t necessarily equal a meaningful life. But what makes living like Jesus so difficult today? Simply put, we value other […]
A few months ago, I asked the question of why Millennials are leaving the church, and why people aren’t going deeper with Jesus. But here’s a question I’m thinking through now: why today? We know Millennials are leaving the church and people are more critical of Christianity than ever, by why is this happening today? […]
We’ve all heard it—the phrase repeated to us whenever we experience a setback or something hurtful. “You need thick skin.” Apparently, having thick skin is how we overcome our pain. Thick skin is how we show we’re better than the things that hurt us. Thick skin causes bullets to ricochet off our spirit without leaving […]
I grew up only sharing meals with my family on special occasions. I liked this because I was an introvert who desired that alone time to process through the many thoughts I had accumulated throughout the day. I didn’t want to eat with others all that often. But things changed once I decided to live […]
I used to travel around the country and work with different churches, leaders, and youth groups for an old job I had. During breaks, the leaders and I would swap stories about the horrific experiences we’ve had with some churches. One leader told me about a church he worked in expressing their concern for a […]
Many of us are Christian—or at least, we’re happy to default to that label. Because we’re all Christians, here are the easiest ways to be a Christian: Only speak about your faith on Sundays. Believe it’s purely about being a good person. Don’t be afraid to contradict your Christian values in the workplace. Follow tradition […]
Waking up before the sun rises is a very sexy thing to do in our culture—predominantly because it shows you’re determined and productive. People love to flaunt the fact that they wake up early, but what I’ve come to find is, many people wake up early to simply be productive earlier. I admit: I love […]