Christians cannot retreat from the ideas, institutions, laws, edicts and movements that harm our neighbors and still claim we love our neighbors or God. Historically, Christians shaped the societies and times in which they dwelled. Christians were different – set apart but never apathetic to the people and communities around them.

Christians should approach culture as Christians, not as politicians. We are engaged in a bigger enterprise of making disciples of the nations (societies) and calling them to obey God’s commands. That means, Christians have permission and good reason to reach and reside in the mission fields of the academy, arts and music, media, elite circles and yes, even politics.

How you or I feel about something does not indicate whether it is true or not.

As leaders of families, teams, companies, platoons, churches or any organization, learning what NOT to do is just as important as learning what to do.

You are not called to worry about what others think of you. You are not called to be anxious about anything.

You are called to be faithful in the moment.

By design mankind is a cultural creature.

It is not who we are as much as it is what we do.

What do you spend your time thinking about?
What is the purpose of thinking?
What ought we think about?

Everyone loves a good story. We all want to be a part of a good story.

Stories form the architecture of our lives.

The Gospel isn’t a formula you apply to your life; it’s the Story you’re meant to inhabit.

Do you know your role in the story of which you inhabit?

Recovering biblical anthropology and the true meaning of race. The word and concept of ‘race’ has been distorted over the last 150 years.

Cowardice has no place in the life of the Christian or Christ’s Church. Throughout scripture, God repeatedly calls his servants, his people to be courageous - courage is contagious.

Before time began, the Great King beheld a vision of a particular tree – a Chosen Tree. In the shadows before history, the Great King launched into his song and with every word, great things came forth. Majestic light shown all about.

While the secular world has its own vision of GRIT, I think True GRIT is rooted in who we are called to be as Christians.

As I sit in my home office, I am surrounded by music that connects with the old raver, the old man – the DJ. I see it all through new redeemed eyes and a new heart.

Two of the best disciplines we can adopt are detachment and reflection in order to gain perspective and make plans going forward.

Did you know the richest most powerful people in the world have a plan for your life?
Who knew that these ivory tower elite angels have your best interest at heart? I know you’re a breathing a giant sigh of relief – with your mask on, of course. Get ready because, here comes ‘The Great Reset!”