There are a lot of things in the Christian life we know we should do before we necessarily want to. We know we should pray. Read the Bible. Forgive. Serve. Be generous. Sometimes our feelings just haven't caught up with what we know. That's especially true with giving. I've heard some version of this many… Continue reading Obey Until You Enjoy It

One of the easiest mistakes Christians make when talking about money is assuming the problem is having stuff. It isn't. Jesus never said, "Don't own anything." He said: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth…" — Matthew 6:19 There's a big difference. And it really matters. God made this amazing world for us… Continue reading Use Your Stuff. Don’t Treasure It.

I told our church this week that I want everyone serving in their sweet spot. I meant it. If your gifting is music, serve in music. If it's mercy, serve in mercy. If it's tech or finance or hospitality, go serve there. I want you to know your gifts and use them. But here's the… Continue reading Need Before Niche

You can learn a lot about a person by driving their car. My wife and I used to work at Autobell together—she was my boss, and she still loves to tell you that. We drove other people's cars constantly, and we saw all kinds of things. But of all the cars I've ever driven, one… Continue reading The Upside-Down Kingdom: Why Jesus Washed Feet

One of the clearest and most uncomfortable things Paul ever says about following Jesus comes in Ephesians 4: “We are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15) In every way. I kind of wish Paul had left those three words out. Because it would be much… Continue reading 14 ways you should be like Jesus