Journal

The warrior must put down his Samurai sword

Yesterday, a wise old man told me, "After years and years of training to be a Samurai warrior, the warrior must put down his sword and not pick it up again for five …(Continue Reading)

Is adventure really narcissistic?

My friend Mark and I have been reading through Tim Keller's The Reason For God. I'm a Jesus-believer. He's searching. …(Continue Reading)

how to avoid a broken heart...but the cost it brings

C. S. Lewis wrote in his book The Four Loves, “Love anything and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. …(Continue Reading)

Next time you feel strong, negative emotions about something...

Ask yourself, "Why am I bothered right now?" Answer that question then ask, "And why does that bother me?" Keep doing this and you'l …(Continue Reading)

We're all looking for pleasure and purpose...

I’ll never forget Shlomo, a five foot Israeli who made up for his height with pregnant advice. …(Continue Reading)

What is the simplest breakdown of raw discipleship?

Discipleship is as simple as helping people take their next step...toward Jesus. …(Continue Reading)