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How the First Professional Baseball Applies to a Refining Life on Purpose
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Today is the 144th anniversary of the first professional game of baseball ever played; a game in which the Fort Wayne Kekionga’s defeated the Cleveland Forest Cities by a score of 2-0. What does this have to do with God’s glory and pursuing a refining life of purpose? I’ll get to that momentarily and…
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Why True Hope Requires Leaving Behind the Baggage of our Pasts
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When life is in a terrible rut, things lack color and everything has a hint of sorrow. When I have felt this way, I’ve had virtually zero motivation to do anything about it. I feel powerless, inept and downright worthless. I ask God to “change my stars” in certain aspects – acknowledging he no doubt…
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Don’t Let the Credits Distract You from the Big Picture
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When people ask me about my favorite parts of movies, I often tell them I really enjoyed the credits. I get puzzled looks, scoffs and a lot of “yeah right” responses. But it’s true. I never leave a movie or delete one from my DVR without first going through the credit sequence. I do…
