Forgive

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This past weekend, I spoke to a youth group in Bonn (former capital city of Germany). It was our first time in the city and we received an awesome reception. Next, we’re heading to England this week. Remember a guest post I did for Intentional Today, Will You Marry Me? Two of those young leaders [...]

Finding Purpose in Release

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My wife and I made a big decision this week; a decision we have pondered for the past 5 months, a decision that leaves us vulnerable in some ways, a decision that will teach us what it means to trust God, again. Ever found yourself hanging on a thread of hope? Ever felt vulnerable, despite God’s [...]

The Script

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From Joseph: This post is an excerpt from the last chapter of my first published book, Even in the Well, an anthology of poetry (with minor adaptation). Even in the Well tells the story of hope, courage, pain, recovery and God in poetic verses. If you love words, you’ll love this book. Paperback and Kindle [...]

Are You Growing in Grace?

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“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.”   The Father’s Joy As a father, it’s a pleasure watching my daughter grow and emerge – it’s an incredible experience. This [...]

Are You Living A Great Story?

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When I talk to young leaders, there is one question that always gets them to pause: How would you like your story to be read in 20 years?   It’s a question that should make you pause too. It changed the course of my life. I got to a point I decided I would live [...]

While You Wait For Your Breakthrough

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Seasons of waiting are not always fun and exciting times… waiting for the ‘one’ to marry, waiting for a new job, waiting for your first child, waiting for God’s leading and direction, waiting for financial breakthrough, waiting for help (especially when it appears none is in sight) waiting for the phone call that promises to [...]

Four Characteristics Of Intentional Living (With Audio)

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Earlier this week, I spent an hour on Skype with an Eindhoven-based (The Netherlands) student Christian fellowship, inspiring them to live the life that matter. Full Audio Recording Prior to the talk, some folks asked if I could record and share my talk. I did! In it, I shared five keys I personally use to [...]