Stop ruminating on the old and embrace a new reality.
Most people believe that with enough time, they’ll be able to let go of the past and move on to a better future. Yet here you are — years after the fact — and you’re still ruminating on what happened, reciting the same old stories in your head and not moving forward.
The truth is, you can let go and move on at any time. There is no appropriate length of time to wait. But letting go and moving on is difficult because you’re required to give up the certainty of your old story and embrace the uncertainty of a…
After two thousand years, He’s still one of the most controversial figures in history
Jesus Christ.
What do you think when you hear that name? Your heart may fill with reverence and love. Or you may feel disgusted and angry. Either way, I doubt you feel neutral. Since Christians are supposed to be the living, breathing representatives of Christ in the world, your impression of Jesus is bound to your experience with Christians.
By every account of His life in the New Testament, Jesus was both loved and hated by people who knew Him. Some say Jesus was dangerous because he made God accessible to everyone, not just a “chosen” group. Others say He…
Tap into the life-changing power of a new narrative.
I learned a surprising truth about happiness and meaning from a Harry Potter windshield sticker I saw while sitting in a traffic jam. On the sticker was a picture of the Deathly Hallows–an important symbol in the book series and films. But that sticker didn’t just tell me the driver was a Harry Potter fan. It showed me how important stories are to our lives.
Have you ever felt like you didn’t have a place to belong? You want to be part of something bigger than yourself — something that gives your life more meaning. Perhaps you’ve found some of…
Scripture Prompt
You need a way to orient your life
The oldest lighthouse in America has seen the darkest days of the country’s history.
The Boston Light was first built in 1716 on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. It was the first lighthouse in the American colonies. During the American Revolution, the British blew it up, but it was rebuilt in 1783. The lighthouse continues to operate to this day and is the only lighthouse still staffed by the United States Coast Guard.
Through the centuries, the lighthouse has given hope to ships traveling through the night and navigating the waters of Boston Harbor. …
Use it as a guide when you need to make a decision.
The man in the fedora waltzed into the bank as if someone was expecting him. In his yellow tweed jacket and slacks that flopped around his ankles, he looked like he’d hopped off the train in 1947. He headed straight to the nearest teller window with no good intention in his heart.
“I need to cash my check please, ma’am,” he said to the teller, giving her a greasy smile. He produced the ruffled piece of paper from his coat pocket and slid it to the teller––an $8,000 check.
The teller asked for the man’s identification and compared it with…
It’s all a game you can win, but you have to play by the rules.
So, you want to get better at writing on Medium?
You’ve read an obscene amount of articles, but you’re still not getting results. You’ve tried writing and posting a lot, but most of your writing flops (don’t worry, it happens to me too). No matter how much you try, you aren’t gaining much traction.
Medium changes all the time. What publications look for changes with the calendar. You can’t hack your way to a viral article and you can’t force the algorithm to work for you. …
You have no idea what you’re capable of achieving.
Have you ever felt like you would never get unstuck?
Does it sometimes feel like you missed your chance?
Do your dreams feel hopelessly far away from your reality?
You have been through a lot. And because of that, you’ve come a long way–much further than you realize. You may not feel like it right now, but you’re much closer to your breakthrough than you realize.
In life, it’s essential to not pass judgment on yourself too soon. The mistake you thought ruined your life may, in the long run, redirect you and set you on a better path forward…
Capture the power of the moments between moments.
It had been one of those hard days, the kind where you need a milkshake at the end.
So after wrangling two screaming little boys into bed, my wife gives me the look that says “Go, get it now.” Our favorite milkshake spot is a little local drive-thru-only chain that serves the best Oreo milkshakes. Nothing makes me happier after a hard day than knowing I’m about to taste that cookie explosion. But there’s one obstacle standing in my way.
On a hot summer evening, the line at the drive-thru wraps around the building.
I dive past the pack of…
Don’t let false expectations can keep you from even trying.
Dreamers are a dime a dozen. But most people never even try to follow their dreams. In some ways, we’re all trying to find a way forward to a better life, but it’s hard to do what’s necessary to get there.
You finally get the guts to start a side hustle, a blog, or that business you’ve always dreamed about. You invest time, money, and energy upfront and hope things will take off. After a few months, you’re frustrated because nothing is happening and you’re ready to take your project out back and put it out if it’s misery.
You…
It’s the driving story of all life
What do you think when someone tells you they’re a Christian?
There’s a pretty solid chance one of three thoughts runs through your mind:
- Oh great, you’re one of those people who believe in a sky fairy.
- Oh great! Someone like me.
- I don’t care what you believe but don’t try to force it on anyone.
If you answer number one or number three, you’re in good company. In the U.S alone, 26% of adults identify as atheist, agnostic, or “nothing.” While those numbers make some Evangelical Christians break out in hives, there’s no sign of the trend slowing down…
