Challenging believers to adventurous and Christ-filled lives through wild steps of faith
I know I claim to be an adventurer and risk-taker, but I definitely like comfort. It's so safe, easy, and requires nothing from me. I wasn't willing to go to the Middle East three months before God called me. My focus was dead set on staying in Denver with my family and friends. But God… Continue reading Tortured for Christ
Following God isn't typically a magical life where all your dreams come true. As you journey down this adventurous life with Christ by taking wild steps of faith, you will encounter many difficult seasons. It will often feel as if God is leading you to a dead end where all your dreams will die. I… Continue reading Two Personal Stories of How God let My Dreams Die
Forgive me, my wonderful readers. I'm an imperfect mess, as you will quickly discover the more you read my posts, books, or updates. Fortunately, it's not about me. Recently I've been distracted from my mission and have been focusing on myself. I got stuck with the mentality that everyone following Philip Wilder was following it… Continue reading It’s Not About Me
As I picked my new name, I had to ask myself what does it mean to live wilder. There's a lot of incorrect definitions of wild living. When I say "live Wilder," I don’t mean reckless living or a ruthless personality. It doesn’t mean selfishly getting what you want regardless of rules or how it… Continue reading What Does it Mean to Live Wilder?
When you ask any experienced archer what the most difficult aspect of archery form is, most all will tell you it's mastering a surprise release. Whenever an archer releases an arrow, it is important that the archer does not change the course of the arrow by anticipating the arrow’s release. In the archery world this… Continue reading “Letting Go: Difficult but Necessary” By Dane Hershberger
"Awake, O Sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you" says Ephesians 5:14. I love this verse. The imagery is powerful. And the crazy thing is, this verse is true. I've experienced it, and I hope every one of you will experience it too. But the first step is clear, we… Continue reading Wake Up O Sleeper
There have been a lot of wars that were good to fight and a lot of terrible wars to fight. However, no good soldier should ever walk into the battle and kill with a completely clear conscious. Some deranged soldiers love killing, but a good soldier should always be bothered by war. No many how… Continue reading The Only Noble War
I've been talking about how you can find adventure, persevere through difficulty, and find your strength. There's just one problem here. All I've been talking about is you. Yes, I'm here to help you, and I want the best for you. But, the honest truth is that the best thing for you is for you… Continue reading Go Beyond Yourself
Just look at every hero there is out there. They all reach a hard season and they always seem to overcome it. But, how do they overcome it? Some need to remember who they are and others remember who they are fighting for. In all cases, people go back to their core anchor to find… Continue reading Find Your Core Anchor
I already talked about how fighting a war bigger than ourselves is a crucial element in a true adventurous life. We love fighting wars, the only problem though is we often give up once it get's hard. I know, I know, it's hard, that's the point. Honestly, things might stay hard for a long time.… Continue reading Stay Strong