by Michael Kelley Life is a circle sometimes. I remember when I was a kid, I would read stories of imaginary lands, dragons, time travel, and almost anything else. But then I started to grow up, and I read about mathematical equations, historical events, and current news. Then I grew up some more and I read about all those same things, just in 140 character snippets. And now I’m finding myself … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Your Work Matters Today
by Michael Kelley You are working today. You might or might not be paid for it, and you might or might not work outside the home. You might work in a manufacturing industry or you might own your own business. You might wear a uniform or you might wear yoga pants and a sweatshirt. But you are working in whatever office, home, or outfit you are currently in. I think all of us, when the work … [Read more...]
Gillette or Jesus? Defining Your Manhood
By Jay Dennis Gillette, a household name for men’s personal grooming products, has entered the masculinity debate by airing a commercial that unfortunately equates the word masculine with male chauvinism, including aggressive and sexist behavior toward women. Further, the American Psychological Association in their guidelines for treating men and boys suggest that “traditional masculinity … [Read more...]
3 Practical Ways to Pursue Simplicity
by Michael Kelley Thomas Kelly once said that God “never guides us into an intolerable of panting feverishness.” In other words, life with God and through Jesus is not meant to be complex. There is a blessed kind of simplicity for the Christian who is convinced of the providential love of God in Christ. You find glimpses of this kind of simplicity expressed in Scriptures like Psalm … [Read more...]
Lead Your People Toward the “Invisible”
by Tyler Quillet We had been living in the Nashville area for nearly three weeks and decided it was finally time to find our new church home. The first church we’d try even had a new-person lunch after service—a perfect chance for us to make some connections! After service that morning, we attended the luncheon. There were dozens of people from the church “working” this event, strategically … [Read more...]