Cause

Raising support

About 5 years ago I handed in my resignation letter leaving behind a great corporate job for a life of uncertainty with the hope Since then I’ve wrapped up seminary, had two kids, sold our home, moved back in with my parents for a year, led a church plant, started a non-profit network, and am [...]

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Entering a contest

I’m entering a contest. I feel uneasy about contests in general, especially about this one.  The Pepsi Refresh project contest has had notorious issues in the past, and there are a number of concerns I have for the way it’s running, but it’s one I feel like we need to take a shot at. Some [...]

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The way back

One of my favorite scenes from the movie Gattaca – where genetically insufficient Vincent reveals how he defeats his genetically engineered brother Anton. Minimalist Monday thought: Regarding whatever project, initiative, goal you’re working on – what would it look like if you went all in, and saved nothing for the way back?

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Wanted: An opportunity to sacrifice

Here’s the flipside to the Mars Mission story… when news broke that the journey to Mars could only happen as a one-way trip, there were over 500 unsolicited requests to be a part of the crew. “Students, soldiers, law enforcement officers, nurses, and space enthusiasts young and old wrote in, saying they’d be happy to [...]

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You’ve been given something

Minimalist Monday thought: You’ve been given something, you’re suppose to give away. (Note: I saved this image years ago and I’d credit it if I knew where it was from – please claim)

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Human Sacrifice

Continuing the theme for my last three posts, my thoughts keep landing on the words ‘human sacrifice’. There’s a few ways of looking at this. It’s human to sacrifice. The most glorious human stories that we’re in awe of whether in film or real life, involves sacrifice. Man dives into on-coming traffic to save a [...]

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Why I like twilight

For those of you in shock, I read the entire series a couple years ago and have already confessed this secret sin of mine. One primary reason for my fascination has a lot to do with my previous post on denying the essence of who you are for those whom you love. An underlying storyline [...]

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Cursed for Christ

How far would you go for love? There’s a loaded story in the Scriptures about how God’s chosen people decide to worship a golden calf in God’s ‘absence’. What fascinates me even more is the conversation Moses has with God afterwards. Of all the things to ask for, Moses requests forgiveness on behalf of these [...]

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