The other day I realized I was overly focused on my career. This was convicting to me. I realized that many of my goals, desires, and thoughts centered around my career. This is why I resolved to improve my character and lead a whole life in 2016 — something that’s not necessarily related with my […]
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Why You Possibly Have the Wrong Motivation for Change
During this time of year, many of us aspire to change. We say we’re going to work out more or eat healthier or make more money, etc. But what really lies at the root of our desire for change? Is it healthy? Or better yet, is it Christ-like? I want to become a better person—someone […]
What Whole Living Means & Why It Matters for 2016
In today’s celebrity and personality-focused culture, we tend to only highlight a person’s external actions. We make much of the people who are vibrant on social media, the people who do extreme things, and the people who are loud with their opinions. Meanwhile, we ignore or gloss over the small, meek, and quiet. This imbalance […]
The Spiritual Benefits of Looking at a Person
“And Jesus, looking at him, loved him . . .” –Mark 10:21 This article is based off the 2nd episode of the JesusHacks podcast where Bobby Ross explains his practice of looking at people. To gain context for this article, listen to the episode here. Society today is losing the art of looking at a […]
The Remarkable Habit that Improves Your Workflow, Saves Energy, and Prevents Trouble
We can’t stop trouble from happening. It’s a sneaky foe that likes to surprise us. Sometimes, it comes up when we least expect it. But while we can’t stop it from ever happening, we can put measures in place to prevent more trouble from happening. My friend knows about these measures, and to illustrate it, […]
4 Decisions You Need to Simplify for Better Productivity
I am well aware that mental energy is something you can exhaust. After writing difficult articles and doing tedious work, I feel my mind has reached its limit. The problem with this is, I’m frustrated I can’t squeeze out more work when I feel like this. I want to do more work—though I realize I’m […]
What We Miss When We Think About What’s Next
My wife and I are trying something new: sitting still in a moment. It might not sound innovative or exciting, but it is against the grain of what society today does. We’ve made a habit out of our busyness, so much so that it affects the culture of our mind. In moments when we choose […]