Have you ever felt like your work doesn’t really matter or is a waste of time? Have you ever felt like God doesn’t care about what you do for work? When you hear the word “work,” what comes to your mind? What do you think about your daily tasks at the factory, deli, coffee […]
Workplace
2 Challenges of Working Remotely and How To Overcome Them
Hi! My name is Walter, and I’m one of the millions of Americans who have no commute, no office, and can work all day in my bathrobe and slippers if I want. I work remotely. In many ways, working from home is an ideal situation. I save time and money on commuting, I’m able to […]
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 […]
Is Overcommitting an Idol?
Many of my friends claim to be overcommitted, but when they do so, a strange thing happens: they say it with a smile. Though we might complain and groan about it, we love to stay busy. We love that we have plans, that our schedules are brewing with activities, that we are productive and not […]
The Art of Not Taking Life Too Seriously
Many people applaud how seriously I take my endeavors. But if I’m honest with you, I struggle with it. There are many times where I struggle to hold my life with open hands. I fight and wrestle to make my dreams become a reality because I hold them within high regards. This is why I […]
Stop Trying to Balance Your Chaotic Life. Do This Instead.
“Don’t be a do person, be a be person. You are not a human doing, you are a human being.” -Matthew Kelly “How do I balance God and school? How do I balance God and family? How do I balance family and career?” These questions plague us. We seem to be searching hard for a […]
Busyness is Optional. Friendship Isn’t.
There’s a lie I’ve foolishly bought into over the years. It’s the lie that I’m too busy to invest in friendships. Recently, I heard a man invite his friend to have lunch with him. I leaned forward, resting my face in my palm, thinking that one act was incredibly simple but also rare now days. […]