1 Peter

Spiritual warfare is very real. We must therefore pursue of broader discipleship so we can stand firm in our faith while in a world that wants to call us guilty as we are fulfilling a divine calling.

Not Giving Up… Even When the Universe Hates You

My unofficial hiatus might be construed as me giving up. And truth be told, I considered it. Not so much as "giving up" but more like "moving on" to a new season. Back in 2019, as I was finishing my study of Edward's resolutions, I was mired in a personal crisis,...

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Christian-Character-LivingStones

Building Christian Character on Faith and Discipline

With a mindset of building Christian character, I sought to deeply study Jonathan Edwards' 70 resolutions in 2017. When I set that course, I categorized them according to the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). I admittedly did that before truly grasping the...

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Spiritual warfare is very real. We must therefore pursue of broader discipleship so we can stand firm in our faith while in a world that wants to call us guilty as we are fulfilling a divine calling.

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare and The Battle for Your Heart

Spiritual warfare. It’s a term that conjures all sorts of visual representations. And it probably varies greatly by culture. I can’t claim to be all that knowledgeable about it, and I have kept my life mostly ignorant of the concept. I like to live in my little bubble...

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Bad moods are an inevitable part of the human condition. Take time to stop and consider their ripple effect, and how much more valuable the impact on others, if you were to be disciplined enough to counter your condition with positive moods.

Moodiness and Bad Moods… and Why They’re Stupid!

Bad moods are inevitable. Some of us find our way into them more often than others, but it happens to us all. It may be caused by how we are feeling, events that happen, as a response to stress, or just because. Heck, I have been so moody, it seems like I am sometimes...

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Knowing and making the right Christian response to conflict and in small moments shows a grasp of personal discipline, cultivated wisdom, submission to the Holy Spirit, and more.

What’s the Right Christian Response in Big & Small Moments?

One of my former pastors encourages people to ask “what is the right Christian response to this?” when faced with conflict. It's not just conflict, though. It’s an appropriate question for all matters of life. Being able to press pause for questioning an appropriate...

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Are you facing trials or experiencing adversity? Have you found a silver lining or are you feeling desperate and hopeless. Take courage, beloved. For it is in our trials that we find meaning, we are refined, and - oh yes - God is glorified.

God Salvages a Silver Lining from All Your Adversities

Let’s face it: some things happen where there is no obvious silver lining. Sometimes, things just plain suck. Whether it is a one time event or a series of decisions or events that lead to it, life will have trials. We do and will continue to face adversity. And, in...

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Trying to build a successful business with a Gospel focused mission? While on a family vacation, we visited a little restaurant in where the words of Jeremiah 29:4-7 were visibly on display.

Successful Businesses with Gospel Focused Values

I started this blog intent on seeing 1Glories grow into a successful business with a Gospel focused mission. That specific mission has evolved from being simple inspiration to that of help others are refining life. I fully expect it to continue evolving as God so...

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Overcoming Failure – Seven Posts for Rising Above

It's human nature to struggle with the prospect of overcoming failure. That's because, nobody likes to fail, the scars of which can last a long time. In fact, those scars often remain for the duration of one's life. However, the actual failure itself is merely...

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The Library Doesn’t Want My Book and I’m Happy About it

It's coming up on ten years since my book,  Baseball in Fort Wayne was first published. In my most recent book, Listen Up, Kids, I share the events that allowed that dream to became a reality. It's a remarkable story that really shows the way God is faithful to his...

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