How to be a Hero
The first obstacle we face when it comes to loving our neighbors is fear. We often teach our children at a young age about “stranger danger.” What is beneficial thinking for a child is not always a helpful way to …
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How to Ensure Your Unhappiness
It can be a painful thing not to keep your eyes on your own path. In college, I played rugby, which is a sport that involves a lot of running. To keep our conditioning runs interesting, our team decided to …
Why Evil Exists Now but Won’t Forever
As a pastor, the two main reasons I have heard people give for not being active in the local church are (1) people in the church seem just as lousy as everybody else, and (2) with so much evil and …
The Secret to a Stronger Prayer Life
[maxbutton id=”25″] According to sociological studies, what do Americans do on a daily basis more often than go to work? Pray.[i] Prayer is not only something that happens often in our lives; it’s also something that increases significantly as we …
The Joy of Spending Someone Else’s Money
A man happened to be walking along the streets of the city, when suddenly an armed robber approached him and ordered, “Your money or your life!” There was a long pause, and the man did nothing. He just stood there. …
The Greatest Stories Ever Told
The stories Jesus told are the greatest stories ever told. That’s a bold claim in a world filled with stories. If it’s true, then this book is worth your time to read. Let me see if I can back it …
How to be a Bad Leader
What is the best way to fail in leadership? It’s not throw a temper tantrum or micro-manage (not recommending those!). It’s this – act like you know exactly what’s going on. It’s just that simple. Don’t be curious, don’t ask questions. …