I saw a video a while back promoting this idea of being your own hero. “Be the HERO of your story!” was the doctrine of this motivational video. This ideology is so common in our culture today and ultimately leaves us bankrupt when it comes to true inspiration and motivation. However, it does touch […]
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Spheres of Stewardship: A Proven Way to Get Clear on What You Should Be Doing with Your Life
If you’ve read the last two posts about stewardship and self-stewardship, I hope you agree that we should resurrect this old word, “stewardship,” as it provides a fantastic biblical paradigm for the Christian life. While taking seriously our responsibility of self-stewardship, we must always remember that it’s not ultimately about us. Our stewardship responsibilities […]
The Skill of Stewardship
“I do not run aimlessly” ~ The Apostle Paul If you’re like me then you have a passion for living life well – being intentional, effective, productive, and impactful. Ultimately, living like Jesus. You want to grow and develop. You want to learn and lead. You want to live a life that matters […]
6 Ideas to Maximize your Vacation Time Over the Holidays
Make the best use of the time ~ The Apostle Paul The other day I was considering how to maximize my time over the holiday season. Most of us have some kind of vacation during Christmas and the New Year and if you’re anything like me, you want to use it to the fullest! Here […]
5 Reasons Why You Need a Quiet Professional and Personal Life
Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.” –Thessalonians 4:11 (NLT) The more I investigate Jesus and what the life of character truly looks like, the more I’m drawn to the idea of quiet living. Several years ago, I […]
Podcast Episode #7: Cancer & Community with Eric Fusilier
Story On the brink of death, what matters most? Eric Fusilier, the bassist in the band The City Harmonic, wrestled through this question when on the eve of a large tour, he discovered he had cancer. He recounts to Neal his heart-wrenching struggle for survival, and how his sickness inspired a movement. Special music by The City Harmonic. […]
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 […]