Challenging believers to adventurous and Christ-filled lives through wild steps of faith
"Be safe." "Don't go to dangerous places." "Don't do what you aren't comfortable with." I've heard lots of people say these things. But is this really what life is about? What if there's a grand adventure for us out there that requires us to take these risks? One big risk I took while in the… Continue reading Why I Befriended a Known ISIS Sympathizer
I'm a doer. I love doing things. Sometimes it's hard for me to stop doing things. When it comes to being a Christian, I do what I'm supposed to do. To be honest, sometimes I get frustrated at those who don't do what the Bible says. But here's the truth, doing what the Bible tells… Continue reading Should we Do what God wants or Follow Him?
Sometimes we slide into autopilot. We fall into a routine and just keep moving forward without much thought of why we are pressing forward or where we are going. This sort of autopilot life breeds dissatisfaction, frustration, discouragement, and a plethora of other problems. So let's get back to the point. Why do you fight?… Continue reading Why Do You Fight?
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
A lot of us have far more time on our hands than we'd want. At first this was great, but now we are stuck wondering "What now?" When we burn time on media or doing miscellaneous things, it's easy to lose focus. What are we living for? Why are we here? What is our purpose?… Continue reading 4 Great Ways to Spend Your Time with God Inside
There's a lot of crazy things that happened while I was in the Middle East. When I got this question though, one particularly crazy story came to mind. It's perhaps not a huge miraculous story, but it is crazy, funny, and scary, so I think it counts. Though I was close to dying, this is… Continue reading What is Your Craziest God Story from the Middle East?
I've heard it said time and time again that if you follow God he will fulfill all your dreams. Though the underlying meaning is true that God plans fulfill your dreams, we can easily interpret this incorrectly on several different accounts. Often times God calls us down a path that just doesn't make sense or… Continue reading Five Reasons Why You Can Trust God With Your Dreams
What is the Christian life? Why do we follow God? Is it just so we can feel his peace? Have an easy life? Get rich? This is often what Christians say and how they live their lives, but it's all wrong. These beliefs lead to an entitled mindset. These are people who only follow God… Continue reading Four Principles of the Christian Life
I've heard a lot of people ask "What is God's calling for my life?" I too have asked this. Wouldn't it be nice just to know what God's will is for us? Though I definitely can't answer this question for you, there are some steps toward discovering God's calling that I can share from what… Continue reading Discovering God’s Calling for Your Life
Every time I travel with my ministry to Africa I have the hardest time adjusting. I hate the heat like I hate cockroaches. I hate sweating even more. To respect their culture, we also wear full suits when we speak, and the buildings there don't have air-conditioning. I have such a hard time focusing on… Continue reading Breaking Down Idols: Comforts