Every generation thinks the one before lost touch and didn’t understand the plights our generation faces. And the next generation is soft and has it easier than we do. Neither thought is completely accurate. Many things are easier for each generation, but many things are harder or more complicated. One is not better than theContinue reading “Everyone Gets a Trophy”
Category Archives: Serving
Good Works
Since becoming a Christian I have struggled with understanding how the work I do in my career plays a part in building God’s kingdom. How can I possibly be practicing the values and teachings of Christ in my purely secular job? In what way am I making this world better? Am I wasting my timeContinue reading “Good Works”
217 vs. 218
Last night, we went to TopGolf – for those of you that aren’t familiar with TopGolf – imagine a trendy bowling alley environment crossed with a golf driving range. It is a lot of fun. On our way my wife and I had a great conversation with our youngest son about his future. Without gettingContinue reading “217 vs. 218”
Be Fulfilled
Many of us find ourselves chasing fulfillment. Christians and non-believers alike. We are looking for that person, place, or thing that makes us feel happy, that makes us feel complete. And this uncontrollable desire for fulfillment often leads to unrest and discontentment in our lives. When we seek fulfillment in other people we might findContinue reading “Be Fulfilled”
More Christians?
We live in a time where more people claim Christianity as their belief system than ever before. Let me say that again, there are more Christians living today than there have ever been. And while I find this encouraging and reassuring, I also feel extremely disappointed. My eyes tell me a different story. My experiencesContinue reading “More Christians?”