How to Become Who You Were Created to Be
My friend, Eric Bryant has a new project that just released called A Fruitful Life: Becoming Who You Were Created To Be. Eric serves at Gateway Church in Austin, and previously he served at Mosaic in Los Angeles. His previous book is called Not Like Me: A Field Guide...
The Secret Gift to Growing Older
I recently had my Bible rebound. I’ve had it for well-over a decade and it’s literally traveled tens of thousands of miles with me—physically and spiritually. It’s pages provided comfort during the long dark winters in Alaska, hope during times of transition when we...
3 Steps to Take When You Ask Yourself “What the Heck am I Going to Do?”
One of my favorite moments in the classic children's tale Alice in Wonderland comes at point when Alice arrives at a crossroads. She notices the Cheshire Cat in a nearby tree and asks for advice as to which road she should take. The cat promptly asks her, "Where do...
5 Reasons The Church Today Needs Matthew Paul Turner & Our Great Big American God
I’ve known Matthew Paul Turner for more than a decade. We co-wrote Everything Twenties and 20 Things You Should Read together years ago. I remember his short-lived stint as an editor at CCM. Over the years, I’ve watched him grow and mature as a writer, editor,...
When You Ask: “Why Are There So Many Unintended Consequences?”
One thing I’ve been discovering lately is the role of unintended consequences in my own life. Leif and I talk about this often. He tends to look at people and think that if someone makes a decision, then it’s their responsibility to live with the consequences. While I...
10 Things to Know before You Escape from Alcatraz
We had been looking forward to Leif's escape from Alcatraz for over a year. You see, one of the ways we've chosen to fight back with joy is by tossing anchors into the future. It’s the practice of planning events and activities in advance so you can have something to...
9 Words to Add to Your Vocabulary Starting Today
Let me introduce you to my friend, Kara. Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. Recently named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women shaping culture and the church, Kara...
3 Most Tempting Scriptures to Yank Out of Context
Perusing the card aisle at my local grocery store, I searched for the perfect blend of witty and encouraging for a friend having a tough week. Flipping through cards, I noticed a theme. Many contained Bible verses. Yet the verses they quoted were yanked out of...
How Important Is Listening, Really?
This summer, friends from around the globe gathered for an online Summer Bible Study through The Sacred Echo. Over the last few months, I’ve seen God move, echo, guide, and nudge in amazing ways. Not just in my life, but in yours too. Here are a few words from friends...
How Prayer Healed My Story
Let me introduce you to my friend, Mary. Mary DeMuth is the author of over a dozen books including Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing After Sexual Abuse. She has spoken around the country and the world about living an uncaged, freedom-infused life. She lives in the...
