Over the past few years, there has been a revival in Christendom of the need for gratitude. I, personally, have been deeply touched and challenged by authors that inspire us to look around, be present, and give thanks. And I am ever so grateful (no pun intended!) for their message. I am confident that this […]
Recently, I’ve journeyed stumbled into the world of blogging! Within this world, I’ve been introduced to what is known as a blog party! A blog party (or link-up) is basically an online place where lots of bloggers come together to link up their latest or featured posts. It’s a way to get your voice out […]
God called Moses the most humble man on earth, but he was barred from entering the Promised Land because of his anger unbelief. In Numbers 20, we read the story of God providing water for the Israelites from a rock. Moses was directed by God to speak to the rock and water would come forth. […]
Honor: it’s a topic that I’ve been pondering as of late. Maybe it’s because I spent the last 10 years of my life in Asia, where honor is a value that is worked out daily in human interactions. Or maybe it’s because the presidential elections are nearing (though they are still months away!) Or maybe it’s because […]
Give money away?! Really? That’s the best way to see more income? Before you run away in horror, just read one more paragraph (okay, two): The universe runs according to laws. The law of gravity. The law of cause and effect. The law of thermodynamics. Whether you believe in these laws or not, doesn’t matter. […]
If Moses were alive today, he might possibly be some type of hipster activist. He was a go-getter. He cared about injustice, and he was willing to do something about it, put his neck on the line. The Egyptians were cruelly oppressing his people, the Israelites, so Moses stepped in and defended one of his […]
One of my favorite ways to share statistics with people about the state of the world is to use the “If the World Were a Village of 100 People” analogy. It was first created in 1990 by Donella Meadows. Basically, it takes some of the world’s most recognized statistics and breaks them down into […]
When is ambition okay? Can I want more and still be content? Is wanting to excel in life just pride? In this post, we’ll address all of these questions. Godly Drive (Ambition): Joseph (Genesis 37 onwards) was the 12th brother in line for the family blessing. He had no chance of sizing up to his […]
We all know that we should have godly discontent towards ungodly things. We should feel a drive to see poverty end, to see orphans adopted, to see corruption uprooted from political systems. We should want our lives to count for something. It’s okay to want to do more and to want to be more. We were made for Eden. We were […]
Discontent. Drivenness. Complaint. These are usually negative words. And rightfully so. But sometimes these words get a bad rap, especially in Christian circles. I recently wrote a post about the advantage of living with God’s vision. A reader commented that the line between growth and contentment can be blurry. I thought it was a very insightful […]
