“If you have money, power, and status today, it is due to the century and place in which you were born, to your talents and capacities and health, none of which you earned. In short, all your resources are in…
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Nov 11 2020
Living Generously, Part 1 - Stewarding Money & Resources
(Originally posted 8-21-19)
“Abundance isn’t God’s provision for me to live in luxury. It’s his provision for me to help others live. God entrusts me with His money not to build my kingdom on earth, but to build His kingdom…
Read moreMar 18 2020
Finishing The Race Well: To The Retired & Elderly Man (Raising The Standard)
We’ve spent the last 3 weeks looking at the need for men to raise the standard. From the years growing up at home, to college, to marriage/family and career, there are phases of a man’s life that need proper care…
Read moreMar 11 2020
Putting Christ On Display: To The Career & Family Man (Raising The Standard)
If I can identify the closest with one age group in this series, this blog is it. I don’t know exactly the point at which a man becomes a “career and family” man. Is it when he marries? Is it…
Read moreFeb 19 2020
Redeeming Work
How can we redeem work and even see that our work is redeeming in this world? Today’s blog seeks to answer that question.
Disclaimer: Today’s post is a bit autobiographical at times just to provide some context. I…
Read moreAug 7 2019
Living Generously Part 2: Giving Of Our Time & Talents
“If you have money, power, and status today, it is due to the century and place in which you were born, to your talents and capacities and health, none of which you earned. In short, all your resources are in…
Read moreJul 31 2019
Living Generously Part 1: Stewarding Money & Resources
“Abundance isn’t God’s provision for me to live in luxury. It’s His provision for me to help others live. God entrusts me with His money not to build my kingdom on earth, but to build His kingdom in heaven.” Randy…
Read moreAug 30 2018
Cultivating A Culture Of Gratitude
(Originally posted 2-23-17)
Do you ever have those days where you feel under-appreciated? Those days that wherever you are (home, school, or work) it seems no one really cares what you are contributing? And often a pattern develops where… Read moreMar 22 2018
The Heart Of The Matter
As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered.… Read more
Oct 19 2017
Why Blend In?
I’ve only lived a few weeks now in the South but I’ve started to realize something. I stick out like a sore thumb.
I’ve spent most of my entire life in the Upper Midwest and considered states like North…
Read moreAug 24 2017
World Changers Wanted!
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with…
Read moreJul 6 2017
He Is Their Help And Shield (Psalm 115)
Israel, trust in the Lord!
He is their help and shield.
House of Aaron, trust in the Lord!
He is their help and shield.
You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord!
He is their help and shield. …
Mar 23 2017
Finding Contentment In A “Gotta-Have-It-Now” World
I’ve been sensing in these weeks leading up to Easter, the need to focus some attention on evaluating the heart. My church background did not include much in tradition as far as Lent, but I can see the value of…
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