Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

September 26, 2014

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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It’s been a few months since I have written a Funny Friday, so here you go. This post will in no way benefit your physical, emotional, or spiritual lives apart from possibly causing you to laugh. A Knowledgeable Doctor Silas got chiggers. If you have any question to how out-doorsy I am (other than the […]

I was a pastor today—all day. I woke up to a text message from someone in need and 15 hours later I came home just in time to put my son to bed. These days are rare. I work for a church that doesn’t allow its staff to regularly work hours like I did today, […]

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Marriage isn’t everything. It’s important. It’s a major thing, but it isn’t everything. We live in a day in which society is downplaying the importance of marriage. False stats are purported (hint: your chance of divorce is not 50%), definitions are changing, and the importance of a lifetime commitment is often mocked. Many people undervalue […]

There is a competition currently taking place in the Middle East. It’s a battle of the most gruesome extremes. Several Islamic terrorist groups are competing with one another for recruits. Much like American universities compete with one another over outstanding athletes or top-ranked scholars, these groups are competing for the allegiance of young men and […]

Every leader has to be able to know how to take a punch. It’s an aspect of leadership I never expected. When you dream of leadership, you never know that there are going to be days in which you feel beat up. I’m not asking for sympathy. This isn’t about me. You probably feel the […]