It’s hard to believe, but I recently passed my 25th new-birth day. It’s been 25 years since the kid version of me accepted Jesus as my personal savior. A lot has changed since I made that most important decision of my life, but looking back now, I see that God worked all those things together for my good. No, my life … [Read more...]
How to Be Proactive: 7 Steps to Crush Potential Problems
I’ve never liked running on treadmills. Sure, treadmills are convenient, they help you avoid harsh weather conditions, and I don’t think anyone’s been hit by a car while using one, but none of those advantages makes them fun. No matter how much effort you give or how much the machine simulates forward motion, the reality … [Read more...]
The One Prayer That Changed My Life Forever
I have never been a fast learner. Anyone marked as a smart kid growing up knows certain traits are assumed in “gifted” children, but the ability to catch on fast was one I wished people never thought I had. Sure, I understood things perfectly after taking time to review it myself, but I couldn’t stand teachers who quizzed … [Read more...]
How to Get Over a Breakup & Stop Thinking About Your Ex
Just like that, it’s over. You spent months or even years clinging to someone who became one of the most important people in your life, and now they’re gone. You no longer have a partner to attend events and shows with. You don’t have a supporter who’s eager to hear your questions, triumphs, or jokes. And your phone … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Advantages You Have as a Single Christian
It’s tough being a single Christian today. Not only are you commanded to deny yourself in a world where doing so seems outrageous, but you also have to traverse an increasingly harsh dating landscape, and face discrimination from church leaders who treat marriage like it’s as important as salvation itself. Modern talk … [Read more...]
Christians Dating Non-Christians: 7 Reasons It Won’t Work
“Should a Christian date a non-Christian?” That’s actually a very common question. Attraction isn’t bound by personal convictions or theology, so the question predictably arises about following through on such strong urges. As you can tell by the title here though, neither I nor the Bible say “yes”. I unfortunately … [Read more...]
What’s a Theologineer? & Why You Should Think Like One
My first engineering textbook in school wasn’t primarily about math, science, or physics... It was about how you should think. While the freshman version of me who carried that book to his 8 AM class wasn’t too keen on its contents, the professional I am today knows the importance of “Thinking Like an Engineer”. Many … [Read more...]
Being a Late Bloomer Stinks—Why You Should Still Own It
Are you a late bloomer? To clarify, I’m not asking if you hit puberty late or if it took forever to see your last growth spurt. I mean in regards to life. A late bloomer is someone whose talents, personal growth, or achievements aren’t realized—or at least, aren’t apparent—until later than we expect. The 30-year-old … [Read more...]
The Place You Belong
“Where are you from?” To many, that question is an innocent inquiry of your past. People want to learn more about where you lived so they can get to know you. And as soon as you respond with a city, state, or country, they'll learn a lot more than the answer you give. A simple location gives presumptions of your social … [Read more...]
How (And When) to Stop Caring What People Think of You
I opened my email after dinner yesterday and saw the following message: “[Blank] you!” I couldn’t contain my laughter afterwards. Seeing that message would have hurt me 15 years ago, but I’ve since learned how to stop caring what people think. Apparently, this is a highly desirable and uncommon skill, so I’ll show you … [Read more...]
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