integrity

  • Forfeiting for “Just Once” – The Power of 1

    Many of us are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of texting while driving. Not only does it put us in danger when we do it, but it puts others in danger as well… innocent others. 20 percent of injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving. Drivers who use hand-held devices are four…

  • How to Make Your Life Count… Beyond Your SS#

    I talk a lot about “turning the world UPSIDE down.” It’s something that I believe in. It’s something that I truly believe God has called us to do. It’s something that seems so irrational and bold, but really only requires us living out the life God’s called us to. It requires God living through…

  • Young Leader: Tweets

    If you follow me on twitter, you may have noticed that I’ve posted random tweets to young leaders. While I am NOT an expert, I do think that being young and leading is one of the hardest things to do. It’s often a calling to lead those older, more experienced, and even smarter than…

  • Thoughts About Dead People

    If people are asked when I die what one trait I displayed the most in my life, I hope they say dependability. It seems like a lot of us have forgotten the importance of being dependable and holding up our word. Instead, we’ve exchanged being dependable for being more productive. We’ve exchanged being true…

  • I Cheated & Got Caught

    A few Thanksgivings ago, I almost got kicked out of college. Seriously. I had a biology paper due the day before Thanksgiving break. Since I really couldn’t have cared less about biology (I still don’t), I just wanted the paper done. So, I did what any other upstanding, future ministry leader, freshman college student…