Today, in my Bible class, I had the privilege of showing my senior students an amazing sermon given by Paul Washer at a youth conference in Montgomery, Alabama in 2002. In my other Bible class, we watched a video of Sean McDowell giving a talk on the beliefs of evangelical youth and the importance of … Continue reading Know What You Believe
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Be Honest (With Yourself, Too!)
These masks remind me of how we deceive others so well that we often deceive ourselves. Chris has written here about self-deception and the dangers of not facing reality. We can fall into the trap of believing that we are making a correct decision when, in reality, we haven't considered any of the cons. We … Continue reading Be Honest (With Yourself, Too!)
Attend Everything!
Yes, I'm from Alabama. And yes, I make constant trips across the country for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Seminars. Not only do I enjoy every minute of them... I believe they are the greatest investment that I can make into my future and into my purpose. I'm currently sitting in Battle Creek, Michigan, listening to some … Continue reading Attend Everything!
Bloom Where You’re Planted
I'm the son of a preacher man and he gave a sermon once that challenged everything I was taught by church culture in America. In fact, I would later realize that it challenged everything we are taught in today's culture at large. His sermon was titled "Bloom Where You're Planted."* I'm sure you can find … Continue reading Bloom Where You’re Planted
Rose-Colored Glasses
Clip taken from "Bojack Horseman" Perspective means everything when we are interacting with others. The words I choose will impact each person differently depending on the context of those words in their lives. Some may picture a "porch" when I mention that I got a new "deck" when what I really mean is "a new … Continue reading Rose-Colored Glasses
The Soapbox 