Have you ever wondered what it is God is trying to show you? Often when we struggle to make sense of what He is permitting to come our way, it’s because we are not seeing with the eyes of faith.
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You’ve probably heard it said that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. And usually that’s true. Except when we’re considering our life story – and God is involved.
Think about it.
God’s redemptive story has unfolded throughout history with a singular purpose, but it has often taken a circuitous route, twisting and turning unexpectedly, even doubling back on itself at times.
Or so it seems to us.
Why does this Christian walk have to be so difficult with so many ups and downs? Couldn’t God just get it done already and save us all the hardships along the way to becoming more like Christ?
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I had another post planned for today to help equip you to live an authentic life. I love hearing from all of you who let me know the faith challenges you face. I then prayerfully plan posts, podcasts, and other resources (in the works) to help you get clarity and confidence for living the Christian life. But today I wanted to share a few thoughts about how to get there from here.
I’ve recently had a number of conversations with people seeking clarity on life direction, something we all crave.
If you are like me, you know how hard it is to actually be focused on what is in front of you. And figuring out when to turn off this so you can tune into that is a constant struggle. Bottom line is that it takes faith to focus on what matters most.
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In Episode 3 I have the privilege of having a conversation with Jeremie Kubicek, former head of GiANT impact (parent company of Catalyst and Leadercast) who is now co-founder of GiANT Worldwide with Steve Cockram
I also recently had the privilege of spending a day with them both at a recent X-Core retreat. Great guys with great wisdom.
You can read my recent review of the 5 Gears book here.
Enjoy!
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Who hasn’t heard a married person say, “I didn’t realize my wife was so….” Or “If I would have know that about him….” The truth is we never truly know the person we think God wants us to mary until after we’re married. But we can see some of the problems coming if we’re willing to ask the tough questions before we say “I do.”
In our own relationship, my wife and I talked through a lot of issues prior to getting married. Church and doctrine, parenting philosophy, the place of Scriptures in our decision-making, and a host of other issues.
We even went through a money-management course (which her father wisely insisted we take) so we had at least started the conversation about that potentially divisive issue prior to tying the knot.
But a lot of couples don’t talk about these and other significant life issues–and then they wonder what happened when those real-life issues hit them upside the head.
Where you focus your faith will determine the value of your life story. It’s that simple. And that complex.
Episode 2 continues to build the foundation for living a story worth telling with a special emphasis on how faith factors into this journey to live an authentic life with abundant faith as followers of Jesus Christ.
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Have you ever felt that you needed to apologize for being a “person of faith”? Today’s episode explains why living by faith is the normal way to live for everyone.
Don’t forget my definition of faith: Faith is doing what you believe to be true, often in spite of what you see, sense or feel.
I mention my book A Story Worth Telling: Your Field Guide to Living an Authentic Life
The three steps I challenge you to take to figure out the faith connection:
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And never forget that you are not alone.
Don’t you wish it were easier to figure out the person God wants you to marry? After all, the movies make it look so easy: See the person. Fall madly in love. Pine away for him or her for a little while. Then magically overcome all obstacles and live happily ever after.
At least that seems like the way it’s supposed to work. But real life often unfolds rather differently, doesn’t it?
And for those who want a happy, healthy marriage that will be pleasing to God, it’s going to take more than eHarmony to marry the right person.
Welcome to 2016 and to the new FaithWalkers Podcast! If you want practical help for living an authentic Christian life with abundant faith then you’ve come to the right place. Episode 1 is all about facing the question: Are you living an authentic Christian life?
You can expect weekly episodes of the podcast released every Tuesday. The typical episode will run about 25 minutes although interviews will occasionally run longer. I’ll let you know when that is the case.
The podcast will be posting to iTunes shortly. I encourage you to subscribe. It would be privilege to be part of your week to help you live an authentic Christian life with abundant faith.
Click to listen and take the faith challenge.
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A few resources I mentioned in the show:
My latest book, of course, which shares more of my faith story and the stories of many others. If you need a dose of faith inspiration along with practical tips for growing your faith, grab a copy here.
Another book that I don’t mention but highly recommended as it influenced me greatly: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat
If you want to do a deep dive into the subject of faith, I suggest another classic you’ve probably never heard of is What Is Faith?
Question: Let me know what you think of the podcast. What did you find helpful? What resonated with you the most? All feedback welcome. Share your thoughts by clicking here.
Marriage is one of the big ones. Most decisions in life don’t come close to it for life-altering consequences. What to wear, what to eat, how fast to drive, even what job or career to pursue pales in comparison. The potential implications of this question are staggering: How do I know if God wants me to marry this person?
Make the wrong decision when it comes to marriage and it can leave a mark for your entire life — and beyond, really, as children deal with the aftermath for generations.
No pressure; just pointing out what you already know if you are trying to figure out what God wants next for your life when it comes to getting married.
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