Archive for the ‘Christian Living’ Category

20 November

Lost Silence

We bombard our brains with noise. As a young person I am now able to go through an entire day and never leave time for silence. But at what cost?

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19 September

Spunk

Tap Tap Tap. A weak hand resounds against the shabby door as a feeble voice pleads. “Grant me justice from my enemies!” (more…)

10 September

Heeding the Echoes of War

Every beat of a man’s heart pulses the desire for greatness. We long to take up our sword and join in the fray. Yet, the lives of most men don’t look like a grand battle. They look more like a game of put-put golf. We don’t realize the things we do have little impact on the world outside the miniature golf course.  The game is fun, but it lacks meaning.

What has happened? 

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1 September

The Adventures of Ultra Fasto Boy

From the archive.

Here is the video we made for refuge a few months ago. If you have ever tried to fast this video is for you. Scott Cheek deserves the credit for all of the behind the scenes work as well as playing Jesus. Ultra Fasto-Boy is played by Jonathan Lees.

31 July

5 Steps to Master Any Skill

Master Carpenter

If perfectionism is not the answer what is? Skill. A man skilled in his work will stand before kings. Here are the 5 steps to master any skill. (more…)

30 July

4 Problems with Perfectionism

Why are skillful people rare? Because most of us fall pray to perfectionism.

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16 July

Focus

Fire Cracker What is the difference between a fire cracker and a rifle round? They both have powerful gun powder and they both make people jump through sheer noise. The firecracker has no control. Whereas when a round dwells in the barrel, the rifle focuses the power of the powder blasting the bullet hundreds of yards away.

The rifle round can change the course of history, the fire cracker amuses children. Does your life look like a rifle round or a fire cracker? (more…)