Hidden in 2 Peter is a set of character traits we are encouraged to cultivate and grow in our walks as disciples. This framework is as fitting today as when the Apostle first shared them.
In David Platt's book, Something Needs to Change: A Call to Make Your Life Count in a World of Urgent Need , readers experience an 8-day trek through Himalayan trails. In those trails, the Gospel is not always welcomed. Platt's first-hand account details the physical...
I’m no stranger to procrastination and complacency. You may not be either. But, what you may not realize is that the two are very complementary to one another. Heck, you might say the two make up a weird stew that’s seasoned with bit of mediocrity. In Brian Tracy's...
Self-Discipline is a missing proficiency in many lives. And that’s tragic. I’ve found that much of Jonathan Edwards resolutions - and life in general - can be boiled down to this single, hyphenated phrase. Self-Discipline. Surely Ewards revered it. He held himself to...
Role models are important. What's also important to note, is that you are often a role model to others without realizing it. Think about the magnitude of that; every action and reaction you have is being observed. In addition to being watched by someone else, the...
When it comes to Gospel living, I’m realizing there are some Gospel problems. It’s not problems with the Gospel, but problems with how we understand, teach and live it. I’ll explain that in more detail soon. First, let me share that 1Glories is a platform where I...
It’s so hard to get the right focus in life and in career. We are in a frenzied world that is too-often interrupted by shifting priorities, social media notifications, and unexpected things. Of course, that is all on top of our natural tendency to lose motivation (get...
As I write this, I am suffering. I have had a cold for a good week. It has left me tired and unmotivated. Also, it has me much less productive than I would like to be. Though my suffering is relatively minor, it has me eager to experience a time when I am again...
I have always viewed life in terms of life seasons. Eric Thurman has written a guide to help retirees gain the most of their "third season." However, Thrive in Retirement: Simple Secrets for Being Happy for the Rest of Your Life offers timeless wisdom is...