All of My Thoughts and Articles
Use Love as the Lens
I listened to a sermon recently by Paul Rasmussen that made a big impact on me, and I’d like to share a little bit about what he said. Grace and Truth His sermon was focused ...
Thoughts, Prayers, AND Gun Control
Following the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, many people shared that their thoughts and prayers were with the victims of the shooting and their families. On one hand, I believe thoughts and prayers are important. ...
How To Stop Wasting Time
I was having lunch with some friends the other day, and we were all lamenting about how timewasters were taking over our lives. (I define a timewaster as something you spend a lot of time ...
How to Use the Power of Habituation to Your Advantage
Human beings have an uncanny ability to habituate to their surroundings. I’ll give you an example from my own life. When I first moved into my apartment in Dallas, I would get really annoyed at ...
When Working On A Goal, Succeed Early and Often
Let’s say you’re working on a new goal in your life. Maybe you want to lose weight or get in shape. Or maybe you’re trying to learn a new skill, like playing golf or the ...
How to Address the NFL Protests with Humility
Starting with Colin Kapernick last season, NFL players have protested unjust treatment toward African Americans and other persons of color by kneeling during the national anthem. Irrespective of your position on these protests, this is ...
Why Peaceful Protest Is Important
President Trump criticized NFL players who protest the national anthem, saying he wished those players would be fired. “Wouldn’t you love to see some of these NFL owners, when someone disrespects our flag, to say, ...
Wheaton College, Hazing, and The Need for Integrity
If you’re connected to the Christian education world, you have probably heard about the latest controversy to hit Wheaton College. If not, buckle your seatbelt. Five football players were charged with felonies: aggravated battery, mob action, ...
Did God Send Hurricane Harvey to Punish Sinners?
Like many people, I spent quite a bit of time over the past couple weeks watching the weather and tracking Hurricane Harvey and Irma. It was humbling and scary to watch the destruction caused by ...
