Difficulties hit without warning. Sometimes it feels like life is falling apart. You might wonder how you'll survive, or how you'll recover. Why would God let something so bad happen? Sometimes it just feels hard to function as that trail lingers in your stomach, stealing your appetite, joy, and hope. I can't promise this key… Continue reading 1 Key To Endure Any Hardship
Tag: Desiring God
Who Do I Work For, And What Do I Do?
What do I do with the GCA? What are our goals? What is our strategy? The GCA is a wonderful ministry and God is doing great things through it. Last week I had the honor of joining Hannah Jensen's Public Affairs show on Salem Media Radio. On this show we talk all about what we… Continue reading Who Do I Work For, And What Do I Do?
How to Find Satisfying Adventure
Have you ever come back from an adventure and felt disappointed? Maybe it wasn't as exciting as you hoped, or maybe it didn't live up to the hype? This happens to all of us. Is there any form of adventure that always satisfies? And what is the most satisfying adventure? I've traveled around the world… Continue reading How to Find Satisfying Adventure
The Faith Adventure (Drone Video)
This life doesn't need to be boring. Sure we can make it boring, but that wasn't God's original intention. He wants us to live a life full of meaning. He wants to lead us on extravagant adventures. He didn't just create a marvelous world and forget to write out a marvelous path for us to… Continue reading The Faith Adventure (Drone Video)
2 Keys To Find Joy In The Birth Of Christ
If you are like me, you wish you could be full of joy this holiday season. You know Jesus being born is an incredible gift, and you want to be able to praise and thank God from the depth of your soul. However, for some reason, you just can't. You aren't emotionally there. Most Christmas'… Continue reading 2 Keys To Find Joy In The Birth Of Christ
How To Push Past Fear And Do That Big Thing
Fear is the number one thing that keeps us from doing what God has called us to. Whether it be evangelism, missions, teaching, or even just asking that girl out, fear sinks its nasty talons deep into our hearts and pulls us away from the things we know we are called to and feel passionate… Continue reading How To Push Past Fear And Do That Big Thing
Why Flowers Die
We all love flowers. Yes, even guys love flowers . . . or at least this guy does. They are beautiful, vibrant, and say so much about God's creation. God could've made plants only green, but no, He threw beautiful flowers into the mix because He's good. He breathes beauty into everything He does. But,… Continue reading Why Flowers Die
How To Go On Adventures Every Day
We all want our lives to be full of adventure, but, unless you live out in the wilderness, you can't really go on adventures every day. But, there is one exception to this common truth. You don't have to trudge through life waiting and longing for that fun adventure three months away. I have a… Continue reading How To Go On Adventures Every Day
Is Grass Smarter Than people?
Just this Saturday my wife and I finished a long road trip. As we traveled I recognized something interesting about all the plants. No matter where I went, all the plants raced desperately to produce seeds. And all this made me wonder, is grass smarter than people? I believe God wrote an endless amount of… Continue reading Is Grass Smarter Than people?
Nature is Disturbing
Whenever you search "nature" online you'll find beauty—as you should. Nature is beautiful. But, there’s also something secretly disturbing about nature. It’s broken, corrupted, and decaying. Something is very wrong with this planet in many different ways. And this lines up perfectly with the Bible. When we sinned, Nature fell with us. I focused on… Continue reading Nature is Disturbing