I’m not much of a reader. I wish this wasn’t true. But, for me, reading books is a lot like eating vegetables. There isn’t anything about it I enjoy. Yes, you understood that correctly – I don’t like ANY vegetables. Just ask my wife! But believe me when I say, […]
Category: Guest Writers
“The Possibility of a Paradox” by Jonny Diaz
A paradox is defined as something that is “contradictory, inconsistent, or opposite.” For example, the statements “War paves the way for peace” and “Freedom requires limitations” are paradoxes. We have trouble processing them. Our minds can only wrap themselves around so much – they like it when we keep things simple. Therefore, when it […]
“Brad Pitt vs. Jarrod Jones” by Jarrod Jones
I dig Brad Pitt. In my opinion, he’s a phenomenal actor. And from what I’ve learned about him, I think he’s good guy. He’s a cool dude. He’s down to earth. He pranks and can take a prank. He loves his kids (and I would say his wife, but he and […]
“Keeping God Absent” by Jarrod Jones
I want more of God’s presence. But how? What do I need to do? Where do I need to go? How do I need to pray? On what Scriptures must I meditate? What books do I read? What Christian band must I follow? What preacher do I follow? What conference […]
“Going Through The Motions” by Matthew West
I don’t always feel it. Sometimes my faith seems stale. Numb. Sometimes I pray but I don’t feel connected. I sing, but my song sounds empty. I write, but my words sound cliché. I ask God questions, but I don’t hear answers. I could try and act like I am […]
“A word for the impatiently waiting…” by Wavorly’s Matt Lott
hello everyone. it’s been a while since i last blogged, and i’ve almost blogged about 4 times since the last one, but i always get this nervous feeling and then i don’t write one. but today, it just seemed like it was the day. you see, i’m going through a […]
“God’s Will For YOU” by Michael Hughes Watson (Above The Golden State)
Blog 3 Hey, There’s been a lot on my mind lately, but there is one thing I really wanted to share with you today: I realized the most “life-changing” thing I’ve learned the last 5 years is “thankfulness.” Every good day, week, or sometimes an entire month, has been a […]
“Lessons from a Posion-Ivy t-shirt” by Jarrod Jones
Throw it off. I spoke at a retreat in Texas last weekend. I shared how when I helped my pastor clear some brush from his land I came in contact with Poison Ivy. Two hours into our work he said, “Don’t touch any plants with three leaves.” He was a […]
“Take It on the Chin” by Jarrod Jones
Many years ago I was within two weeks of proposing to a girl. Long story short the relationship went bust. She left me for another dude. Yes, therapy was needed. Seriously, I was devastated. And I needed closure. So I did the manly thing and threw everything she’d given me into the […]
“JESUS AUGUSTUS?” by Jarrod Jones
“Now in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that a census be taken . . . .” Luke 2:1 Caesar Augustus was the Roman Emperor at the time of Jesus’ birth. The Latin meaning for Augustus is “exalted one.” Literally his name was “Caesar the exalted […]