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Are we capable of living a Gospel Living? I think so. And though some may think they are, they may be surprised if they really stop and consider their ways.

What is Gospel Living and are we Really Living it?

May 24, 2019 | 1 Corinthians, Attitude, big picture, big-picture, Change, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Discipleship, Fulfillment, Gospel, Identity, Leadership, Learn, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Mental Health, Old Testament, Personal Growth, Psalms, Purpose, Scripture, Shaping, Sin, Thankfulness, Trials, Trust, Vision, YLU19, YLU19-Gentleness

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...

The Dragonfly has a wonderful Second Act

How Second Acts Honor God and Cling Not to Our Pasts

Apr 24, 2019 | Change, Culture, Freedom, Fulfillment, Greater Desires, Inspiration, Isaiah, Sin, Swarm, Vision

Restoration - or second acts - is something my community really identifies with. In fact, our history is a source of pride, civic unity and – to be totally honest – we owe a significant portion of our tourism lift to that history. I've written, published and receive...

In Thrive in Retirement, Eric Thurman helps readers get the most of their third season of life. However, it’s practical and timeless advice that’s inspired by countless sources of wisdom is applicable to any season and is a must read for anyone who’s ready to take control and define the rest of their life.

Fully Living Every Life Season – a Review of Thrive in Retirement by Eric Thurman

Jan 24, 2019 | Attitude, big picture, Book Reviews, Christian Living, Contentment, Culture, Freedom, Fulfillment, Identity, Inspiration, Learn, Life Seasons, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Purpose, Reviews, Stress, Vision, Wisdom

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...

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

Oct 11, 2018 | 1 Peter, big picture, big-picture, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Discipleship, Faith, Freedom, Fulfillment, Heaven, Hell, Identity, James, Life Seasons, Listening Up, New Testament, Next, Obedience, Personal Growth, Purpose, Resolve, Scripture, Sin, Trials, Trust, Vision, Wisdom, YLU18, YLU18-Kindness

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...

In Kingdom Citizen, Tony Evans presents a compelling case for renewed emphasis on the relationship of God in culture. We’ve forgotten a call to disciple believers and remember God as utmost in our lives. We’ve got to align ourselves under his covenantal rule.

God in Culture – a Book Review of Kingdom Citizen by Tony Evans

Oct 9, 2018 | adversity, big picture, big-picture, Book Reviews, Calling, Change, Christian Living, Culture, Discipleship, Ezekiel, Freedom, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Healing, Identity, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Leadership, Learn, Mental Health, Missions, Nehemiah, Obedience, Personal Growth, Purpose, Reviews, Service, Stewardship, Taking Risks, Trials, Unity, Vision, Wisdom

In Kingdom Citizen: Your Role in Rebuilding a Broken Nation, Tony Evans presents a compelling case for renewed emphasis on the relationship of God in culture. Moreover, he shows how, in our misguided pursuit of buildings and turnkey programs, we have forgotten a call...

In The Life Giving Leader, Tyler Reagin pleads the case for learning to lead from your unique God-given design to help facilitate a similar pursuit in the lives of others.

Book Review – The Life Giving Leader by Tyler Reagin

Sep 29, 2018 | Attitude, big picture, big-picture, Book Reviews, Calling, Christian Living, Culture, Fulfillment, Humility, Identity, Leadership, Mental Health, Old Testament, Personal Growth, Purpose, Regret, Reviews, Scripture, Vision, Work Life

In The Life Giving Leader: Learning to Lead from Your Truest Self, Tyler Reagin pleads the case for learning to lead from your unique God-given design to help facilitate a similar pursuit in the lives of others. With forwards by Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel, the...

Baseball great, Roberto Clemente, had a saying about wasting time, and it rings true in light of Jonathan Edwards’ fifth resolution. He used to say “Anytime you have an opportunity to make things better and you don't, then you are wasting your time on this Earth.”

Are You Okay Wasting Time When You Can Be a Part of Something Bigger?

Apr 9, 2018 | adversity, Attitude, big picture, Calling, Christian Living, Contentment, Culture, Faith, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Humility, Identity, Inspiration, James, Launch, Leadership, Learn, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Love, Mental Health, Obedience, Old Testament, providence, Purpose, Regret, Resolve, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stewardship, Stress, Taking Risks, Trials, Trust, Vision, Wisdom, YLU18, YLU18-Patience

He feared he was wasting time. It was New Year’s Eve in 1972 and Roberto Clemente boarded a plane intended to bring aid to Nicaragua following a terrible earthquake. It was overloaded, but was determined to get supplies to the quarter-million lives that were now...

Communion with God is a personal moment that’s vital to your being. It impacts your heart and mind as well as how you come into communion with the world he’s trusted us with serving.

Your Heart State in Communion with God and the World

Feb 12, 2018 | big picture, big-picture, Born Again, Christian Living, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Fulfillment, Grace, Identity, Leadership, Listening Up, Living Hope, Obedience, Prayer, Psalms, Resolve, Romans, Service, Shaping, Sin, Stewardship, Thankfulness, The Potter, Vision, Wisdom, Worship, YLU18, YLU18-Joy

Holy Communion is sort of my personal New Year or rebirth. That may sound ironically selfish, but stick with me. You see, when I have the opportunity to join with fellow believers in Holy Communion, I view it as a cleaning of the slate. A moment when I come into the...

Who know mistakes are a secret to creating a successful future? More specifically, learning from our mistakes is the not-so-hidden secrete. That's what compelled CEO, speaker, thought leader, Skip Prichard to write The Book of Mistakes, 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future.

A Review of The Book of Mistakes by Skip Prichard

Feb 6, 2018 | adversity, anxiety, big-picture, Book Reviews, Calling, Change, Culture, Discernment, Dreams, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Identity, Inspiration, Leadership, Learn, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Reviews, Vision, Wisdom, Work Life

Who knew mistakes are a secret to creating a successful future? More specifically, that learning from our mistakes is the not-so-hidden secret? That's what compelled CEO, speaker, and leadership thought leader, Skip Prichard to write The Book of Mistakes, 9 Secrets to...

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