TODO
It’s weird saying, “I quit my job.” Especially since I’d been there for 14 years. It’s also my church. And I dearly love the mission, leaders, staff, culture, and the team I was on. So why would I leave? The short answer is I felt God leading me into a sabbatical season defined by the phrase “just be” from the song “Move Your Heart” by Maverick City. But before I share how that unfolded and how…
What is the best type of pen to use in a Bible? I wish I would've asked that question earlier. After trying highlighters, dry highlighters, pencils and pens (ball point, gelly, rollerball, etc.) without being satisfied with any for underlining and taking notes, I went on a quest to find the best pen. The short answer: pigment ink (i.e. archive quality) pens. Here are some of the key benefits:…
It all comes down to this: race day. Everything you've done in training was to prepare you physically and mentally to show up on race day and perform your best. With the hard part complete, there's one more thing you can do to boost your odds of executing well on race day. I consider this the fun part: Create a solid race plan . If there's anywhere running with power outclasses pace-based running,…
In college, I remember a piece of surprising advice. I remember thinking, “Is that something a Christian is allowed to say?” A friend shared how reading the Bible had gotten boring and monotonous for him. To which someone suggested he stop reading the Bible for a season. Say, what!? I’m surprised my friend didn’t turn into a pillar of salt after giving that advice. But many years later, I get the…
Conviction come's in the weirdest ways sometimes. Over the past year, I've gotten more serious about running. Initially, I chose running because it was cheap way to stay fit. Hah, what a lie. Running hasn't been cheap. But that's a post for another time. As my pocket book dwindled from one running purchase after another, you better believe I jumped at the chance to become a brand ambassador for…
Today (October 18, 2015) is a significant milestone in my faith journey. Fifteen years ago today, sitting at my computer in my dorm room, I gave my life to Christ and began a relationship with him. Along with that milestone, I also hit 10 years in full-time church ministry last month. So I thought it'd be fun to reflect back and jot down a few lessons I've learned along the way. It's So Easy to…
Let’s play a word association game. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say the following words/phrases. Hipster Netflix Full-time ministry My answers would be: skinny jeans, binge watching and working at a church. Since I work at a church, people often ask me what it’s like to be in full-time ministry. I hate this question. It implies I’m in full-time ministry and you are not. Here’s…
I’ve been on a kettlebell kick lately. I’m fascinated by the lure of just two kettlebell exercises causing a “what the hell?” effect. The What the Hell Effect is well known throughout the kettlebell community. Doing kettlebell work, specifically kettlebell swings and turkish get-ups, has a way of improving all sorts of other physical activities that seem to be unrelated. Premeditated Fitness…
Honestly, I never look forward to whenever my church does a 21-day fast to kick off the year. I don’t look forward to it because what should be a deeply spiritual act nearly always deteriorates into nothing more than a shift in what I eat. I keep trying year after year to raise the spiritual bar, but haven’t quite nailed it (yet). What I have nailed is a few practical pointers that I hope will…
Over the course of time, I’ve created a handful of worship playlists . Add some more time to that time and now I have five more worship playlists to share with you! ;) 30 Minute Worship #7 30 Minute Worship #8 30 Minute Worship #9 30 Minute Worship #10 30 Minute Worship #11 Any worship songs you’re diggin’ currently? Share them with me in the comments! Lately, I feel more drawn to the mellow…