Perspective For A Lifetime

What does it mean to be called to a lifetime of ministry? Well, there is a common duty (or call) to all Christians to be ministers, to impact others and help to change lives. Yet, there is also an individual call to serve that is uniquely personal for each and...

Meaning Is The New Metric

At a recent conference I attended, the overarching message that emerged is meaning is the new metric. The Millennials are looking for it, and the rest of us need it. The age old question, “What is the meaning of life?” is now taking on a contemporary place...

Part II: Meaning Is The New Metric

During the last few months we have examined the importance of having true meaning in and for our lives. Unless we connect our lives to a motivating meaning, we simply exist to work or play. Even if our intentions are good, both work and play will eventually become...

What is Retirement, Really?

What do you think of when you hear the word retirement? Where do you see yourself? What do you see yourself doing? Common Assumptions about Retirement Retirement is the dream of many men. When I retire, they say, I’ll have a place on the 14th hole, and every...

Changing retirement: a new perspective

Recently we took a look at common perceptions about retirement and began to challenge that how we’ve defined retirement in the past needs to change. Today let’s dig into why those definitions are not adequate and explore what purpose God might have for us in our later...