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Take Courage

Yesterday, I wrote a post where I pretty much set aside my “I’m full of faith and can trust God to do anything” mask and word vomited to everyone that *gasp* I’ve been walking in fear. It was definitely one of my rawer moments…and I seriously considered doing a massive edit before any of you had a chance to read it. I really didn’t want everyone knowing I was seriously struggling with the fear that I don’t have what it takes to reach my dreams.

Thankfully, I didn’t go through with the edit.

You see, that post had a bigger impact than I could have thought. I’ve found myself responding to comment after comment, talking to people on Facebook, Twitter and even the phone about their fears…and how they want to set them aside, and walk courageously into all God has for them.

It’s amazing to me to see God speaking this idea of courage, fearlessness and boldness to so many people. Apparently, it’s not just one of my Three Words for 2011…it’s God’s word to all of us for this year.

And while I’m pumped to see God challenge so many of us to walk in courage this year, I’m really nervous to find out why.

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I Want MORE!

Yesterday I happened across the promo video for a new series at Cross Pointe Church called MORE. If you haven’t seen it yet, make the jump, take four minutes and watch it here (or click the picture above to be taken to the series page on Cross Pointe’s website).

Although this was just a short, four minute promo video, it really challenged me.

You see, during the past few years, I’ve settled for mediocre.

I’ve had all these dreams about doing something great for God – traveling the world, reaching out to youth, young adults, and university students, starting orphanages (something most of you probably didn’t even know), seeing young people around the world realize their worth, realize their potential and impact their communities and countries for Christ.

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Music Sunday: My Hands Have…

In an effort to combine my love for writing and my love for music, I have decided to start a Music Sunday posting – where I will post a music video that has challenged or encouraged me, and why. Check back every Sunday for a new Music Sunday posting!

Earlier today I was searching YouTube for the music video of one of my favorite songs, when I ran across the video for Hands by The Almost (see video below).

I’ve heard this song numerous times on the radio, and probably know most of it by heart, but I had never seen the music video…until today. And I was challenged.

You see, throughout the video, we are shown images of what certain hands have done – both good and bad – and it got me thinking, what have my hands done?

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Trust with the heart

The other night I was reading the last chapter of Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning, and stumbled across this gem:

“You will trust Him to the degree that you know you are loved by Him”

It really hit home for me. You see, I’ve spent the last few months on a journey to trust God more – to know deep down that no matter what happens, no matter how tight the money gets, no matter how sick the family is, no matter what jobs I don’t get, or that I no longer get unemployment or what prayers He still has not answered, He is still in control.

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The Roller Coaster Year

As I reflect back on 2010, I realize it was The Roller Coaster Year – full of amazing highs (traveling to Europe, starting my own non-profit, leading a church) and terrible lows (almost losing two family members, having to leave my church over petty new rules, still not finding a decent job). And although I could have done without the lows, over all 2010 wasn’t too bad.

So, without any further introduction, in 2010, I…

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The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2010

Seeing as 2010 quickly coming to an end, I thought I would share with you my top 10 favorite blog posts from this year. Some received a lot of feedback. Some, not so much. But these posts meant a lot to me when I wrote them – either because I was happy with the way they came out, or they helped me deal with a struggle in my life. And since I just made a resurgence in blogging, and many of you might not have been following me all year, I thought it best to share with you my favorites.

I hope they speak life into you, challenge you and encourage you:

  1. God with Us
  2. Blessing Machine Theology
  3. A Decade of Lessons
  4. Selling Jesus
  5. Becoming
  6. Igniting a Generation
  7. A Welcome Return
  8. Earning Love
  9. Acknowledge Him
  10. Rend Your Heart

And since I couldn’t pick just 10…here are some honorable mentions:

  1. From Death, Life
  2. Weight of Sin
  3. Forgotten by God??

Which of the top 10 posts were your favorite?

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