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Good Words
Blog Post: Chris Webb charts the rise of interest in spiritual formation. Article: The seven levels of lying. Blog Post: One pastor's honesty is so refreshing. Top 10 List: 10 Reasons not to believe the guy who says that the Rapture will occur on May 21st. Image: Today's weather forecast calls for rapture .
Tools and Tricks To Manage Your Technology and Get Something Redeeming Out of It
Sometimes I compare technology to a runaway train. We get on the train and just let it take us wherever it wants to go. Technology has such momentum and power and is so pervasive that we feel helpless in its onslaught. A thoughtful Christian must learn to take control of their technological life and manage... Continue Reading →
How to Handle Technology
Here are three steps to manage technology so that it does not become a detriment to your spiritual life. 1. Refuse to feel behind. No one wants to feel as if they are out of touch or behind the times. The truth of the matter is no one is completely up to date on technology.... Continue Reading →
Ways To Connect
I am working on a special post that maps out ways a Christian Life Hacker can use technology to enhance their spiritual life. Look for this post in the next couple of days. In the meantime, here are two easy ways that you can connect to this blog. First, click on the "Email Subscription" link... Continue Reading →
The Christian Life Hacker Sermon
Yesterday, the pastor at our church gave a sermon on how God changes us. I have eaten lunch with him once but we didn't get around to talking about my passion for discipleship and spiritual growth. So I was greatly pleased that yesterday's sermon was on spiritual formation. In the sermon, he told a story... Continue Reading →
Good Words
Blog Post: George Barna tells churches to look at the fruit. Quote: "Some guys try their hardest, they just don't know how to try their best." - Rick Carlisle Book: The Next Story: Life After the Digital Explosion by Tim Challies Podcast: Interview of me by the Amateur Dads Tweet:@mostradicalman There is a difference between knowing Jesus and knowing... Continue Reading →
Why More Is Not The Answer
Last night, I participated in a podcast with the Amateur Dads. These guys are attempting to help ordinary men grow into the spiritual leaders that they need to be and have to be for their families. I love their heart because they realize that simple and practical is often the best way to go. One... Continue Reading →
The Day I Prayed For A-Rod
Jesus tell us to love our enemies and pray for those who curse us (Matthew 5:44). I have prayed for terrorists in the past and even voiced a prayer that those who hate Christians will be exposed to the light of Jesus Christ. But one of the hardest people for me to pray for was... Continue Reading →
Listen To Your Life
"Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace."... Continue Reading →
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