As we grow and develop we tend to latch on to certain false narratives. These are stories that we have come to believe and play out in a million little ways. They are deadly precisely because they are so ingrained and so believable. Jesus destroyed these false narratives. Jesus Destroyed False Narratives Jesus said: […]
Labor Day was established as a federal holiday in 1894 to honor the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country. It’s a day to reflect on all the good our collective work accomplishes. What does Jesus say about our work? A Parable […]
My parents taught me too many things to count. The older I get, the more I appreciate what they taught me. Much of what they taught me was modeled for me more than lectured at me (although they were pretty good at lecturing too!). As I reflect on those lessons I realize that Jesus would […]
We live in a face paced world. Getting from zero to sixty in sixty seconds is almost a requirement if you don’t want to be left behind. The ability to navigate around the traffic is a top skill for success. The last thing you need is something that slows you down or (heaven forbid) forces […]
Life has a way of beating us down. Sometimes it feels like we are living on a razor’s edge, and anything that goes wrong can cut us and knock us down. Jesus was always thinking about his disciples and the mission God had for them. He understood their fears and weaknesses. His singular goal was […]
When we think of the spiritual disciplines the things that typically come to mind are things like Bible Study, Worship, Prayer, Meditation, or Fasting. That’s because these are some of the more popular and outward disciplines. They are great practices. However, I’d like to encourage you to try practicing three spiritual disciplines that are often […]
Friendship was important to Jesus. His genius was building a community of friends who would follow him to the ends of the earth. It was Jesus working through this community that changed the world. What did Jesus teach us about being a good friend? From Master to Friend At a certain point Jesus’ relationship […]
Jesus was the most self-aware human being who ever lived. This was the most important source of strength for him, second only to his connection to the Father. I believe that much of his time in the wilderness was spent with the Father elaborating on “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I […]
It strikes me that a lot of people feel like they have disappointed God. Some walk through life with a constant nagging feeling of having “let the Big Guy down.” Others have walked away from faith entirely with the feeling that they could never live up to God’s expectations – get out of the game […]
Life experience is the best teacher. The people you meet, obstacles you overcome, trials you face, victories you win, and failures you suffer – all serve to shape you into the person God wants you to be. Jesus suffered everything you suffer and was shaped by it into the perfect human being. Here are five […]
