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The Campfire Principle: Relationships
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Another aspect of life that operates by the “campfire principle” is relationship. (If you missed the last post, you can catch up here) No matter what kind of relationship we’re in, we must continually stoke it and build it. I’ve only been married for about 20 months, but I’ve already learned that my relationship…
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Don’t Eat From the Religion Buffet
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Religion isn’t a smorgasbord. John 14:6 “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” Did you read that? No one comes to the Father (God) EXCEPT by Christ. We can’t pick and choose what faiths we want to combine. All roads…
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Watch Your Mouth!
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I came to a realization the other day… Probably one that I should have known for some time. Maybe even something that I’ve learned in the past, just never processed. You never know who’s gonna hear what you say. When you tweet. When you blog. When you preach. When you speak. You never know…
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6 Surefire Ways to Accomplish Nothing
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We all want our life to count. For Christians, we want to accomplish the purpose that God has for us. Here are 6 ways to be sure you accomplish nothing… 1. Focus on what others are doing wrong. This will keep you from seeing what you’re doing wrong. You’ll always know how other people…
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Do We Over-Celebrate the Cross?
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A few nights ago, I was laying in bed and trying to go to sleep by doing a little reading. I was reading Greg Gilbert’s “What is the Gospel?” when I came across this… If Christ had remained dead like any other “savior” or “teacher” or “prophet,” his death would have meant nothing more…
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How to be Stress Free
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I get asked often, “Jonathan, what is the main cause of anxiety with an upcoming project?” OK, I’ve never been asked this, I’ve just thought about it recently. I think the number one reason I get nervous about an upcoming ministry opportunity or event is because I haven’t prepared adequately. This may be a…