Practical Lessons for Intentionally Living Like Jesus
After a series of debates have rocked our culture in the past few years, one thing is apparent: the Church is losing her cultural influence. People today are more cynical of Christianity and its adherents, which poses the question: how can we be effective disciples when culture is increasingly dismissing Christianity? As more and more […]
The recent Supreme Court decision on gay marriage has overwhelmed Christian conversation lately. While some Christians are questioning their beliefs on gay marriage, and some are rejoicing, others are encouraging their Christian brothers and sisters to continue resisting the policy so that all of America can honor the original design of marriage. I, however, suggest […]
It’s no secret that a majority of Christians today are described as not reflecting the attitudes and actions of Jesus Christ. In fact, in this recent study done by Barna, only 14% of all Christians were described as being Christ-like. Where’s the disconnect? Why do we drop the ball on what we are instructed to […]
I struggled being a Christian for the longest time—particularly because I couldn’t see the relevance behind it. While growing up, I knew there was some significance to faith because we went every Sunday. Yet that curiosity slowly receded as the week went on. The farther we got away from Sunday, the more I questioned why […]
After the success of the past week—celebrating the launch of JesusHacks and accomplishing several personal goals—I’ve come to a conclusion about faith that is drastically different than how I viewed it in my teens. I finally see that Christianity isn’t boring—that is, if you’re doing it right. In my teens, I was a snotty, know-it-all […]