Are you a fan or follower of Jesus? Most of us would jump at the opportunity to proclaim our Jesus fandom, but the truth is, Jesus isn’t looking for fans; he’s looking for completely committed followers. How can we tell the difference? The dictionary defines a fan as, “an enthusiastic admirer.” We live in a culture where it seems like … Read More
In sports like running, cycling, and swimming, every ounce matters. In the original Greek marathons thousands of years ago, runners trained with leg weights and then removed them on race day. Many of them even ran in the nude or very little clothing to reduce unnecessary weight during the long run. (Thankfully that’s not a thing anymore.) These days, when … Read More
By Kyle Idleman I’ve noticed that even when we get what we hoped for, we often still find that we’re disappointed. Things don’t live up to our expectations. And, after enough disappointment, we lower our expectations and then we settle. We accept that it is just the way life is.
By Kyle Idleman Grace received is beautiful, but having to extend grace to someone who doesn’t deserve it can be messy.
By Taylor LaForest We’re fans of sports teams, brands, musicians, colleges, authors, pastors and locations. How much of our fan-ridden lives is all just hype? How much of it is just for show?
