Tag: thought life

  • Rediscovering joy

    Words: 822 Time to read: 4 minutes We are surrounded by discontent. At every turn, we are faced with the impulse to satisfy our lust for more, satiate our thirst for keeping up, or simply get ahead of everyone else. Social media has been the proverbial gas on the fire. And make no mistake–we’re all influenced… Read more

  • Capable to carry

    I was up at 3AM this morning. That’s not because I’m this amazing productivity warrior. I was up and couldn’t get back to sleep. But it reminded me of the importance of getting rest. Real rest. More than just 8 hours. Christ talked about soul rest. I don’t mean the false doctrine that after our… Read more

  • The only One that matters

    Our human nature clamors for recognition of contribution. Our motivation in the Gospel ministry cannot be which conference I will be asked to speak at, or what monetary gift I will receive, or how ministry partners will perceive what I’m doing (or not). I can have a large ministry. I can have a large influence.… Read more

  • Yes I know I wrote this digitally…

    Other than the resentful, vapid feed on Facebook, X (or Twitter, or ‘formerly known as Twitter’ [just what are we calling it these days?!]), or wherever you consume your content, what have you read that has nourished and challenged you? Social is a wonderful megaphone that amplifies our current beliefs–does anyone really follow people they… Read more

  • Alone

    One of the greatest lies that Satan can sell you is that you are alone. That no one cares. That no one experiences the crippling doubts, fears, and discouragement that you’re bearing right now. It’s all smoke and mirrors. Not only are you carrying that load, but so has many a faithful Christian down through… Read more