People are interesting. Not long ago, I was sitting at my regular breakfast place, planning the week, checking my email, making notes for a couple of projects—normal stuff. Then, in walks a young mom and her newly teenaged son. The...
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What My Gym App Taught Me About Discipleship at Churches
Working out can feel more like a chore than self-care. You must go to the gym. You must figure out what exercises you will do. Two years ago, I downloaded an app literally called, “Workout.” They asked me a few questions about my goals and...
5 Tips for Parents of Graduates
The following excerpt was provided by Steve Graves, author, leadership strategist, and consultant for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. 300 feet. 2 seconds. These numbers may not mean much to you, but if you were a pilot sitting on the...
Easter to Every Day: The Resurrected Life
Last week, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus, the greatest moment in history. While reflecting on that world-changing fact, I’ve been reminded that Easter is not just a moment in the past, it’s the life-changing power for our lives...
Why We Celebrate
A few years ago, my mom bought me an album called “The Art of Celebration.” Yeah…my mom still buys me music. But that’s not the point. What I love about the album is that it captures the very essence of celebration: connecting the dots...
The Rhythm of Sacrifical Generosity
“Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.” They gave where there was need.” - Acts 2:44-45 Everything we have has been given to us by God. Because of His generosity towards us, we...
Leading Through Change
Imagine your supervisor comes to you and says, “Get ready! Things are about to change around here.” What thoughts or emotions instinctually rise to the surface? Are they positive or negative? If you are like the majority of the population,...
3 Ways Rooted Combats Individualism
“I’d love to do Rooted! Do you offer it every night of the week, and can I pick and choose when (or if) I show up? If so, then I’m in!" – Fortunately, no one has actually said this to me, but it’s what I assume every person in my...
The Rhythm of Serve the Community
“Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.” They gave where there was need.” - Acts 2:44 - 45 We believe that, as Christians, we are called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to share God’s love with those...
Letters From The Future
There is an episode on the hit television show “The Office” where paper salesman Jim Halpert sends a fax to his former co-worker, Dwight Schrute. From time to time, Jim sends Dwight faxes…from future Dwight. A rather...