Challenging believers to adventurous and Christ-filled lives through wild steps of faith
Let me share a story with you about God’s goodness and provision. Two years ago today my wife and I bought our small townhouse. But how we got here and why this story is so significant will blow your mind. I hope this story will encourage you and remind you that God is good even… Continue reading The Miraculous Story of How We Bought Our Townhome
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
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)
I didn't have a single girlfriend before I turned 25. In that time, I heard and believed many lies surrounding singleness and marriage, especially as I worked in ministry. Here are nine common lies about singleness and marriage that I've heard from churches, singles, and married people trying to help their single friends. One: God… Continue reading 9 Common Lies About Singleness and Marriage
Aven leaned to Tom's ear. "How many people on this bus know Christ? How many are headed to eternal separation from their loving God?" Tom pointed to the verse. Matthew 9:36, "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." "We've got a… Continue reading The Man Who Fought A War He Never Saw
Despite the rifle the State Soldier pointed at his temple, he stared at her. Jen's heart pounded. She opened her coat just enough to reveal the book. His book. The book he was about to die for. A flash of recognition crossed his face. Bang! Blood painted the brick wall behind him. He stumbled for… Continue reading The First Christian
I might seem to be a positive person nowadays, but don't be fooled, I've had a very long and hard struggle with depression. I've walked through intense dark seasons, in some of which I really didn't think I'd make it out. I still struggle with depression and I know I'm not the only one. However,… Continue reading How God Helped Me Fight Depression
Daniel quickly turned and paddled. The wave swelled around him. Once it seemed the wave was about to break upon him, he pushed up to his feet. As he tried to stand, he tipped and got one more mouth full of saltwater. He surfaced, smacked the water with his fist, and gave a frustrated yell.… Continue reading Together Forever
In my last two blog posts, I shared the #1 and #2 reasons why you don't want all good people to go to Heaven. If you haven't read those, I'd encourage you to do so. It may seem like it would be great if God just opened the doors for every good persom to enter… Continue reading The #3 Reason Why You Don’t Want All Good People to Go to Heaven
Sometimes we reach places in life where we just aren't sure where God's calling us to go. In those moments, what do we do? Do we stop and wait? Maybe. But, oftentimes we just need to take that first step of faith. Though there are many valid reasons why we should wait for God to… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Should Take that First Step of Faith