The Age of Abundance: Perspectives on Thriving in a World of Too Much

In "The Age of Abundance: Perspectives on Thriving in a World of Too Much," readers are invited to explore a transformative Christian approach to navigating today's unprecedented material surplus. This essay delves into the redefinition of true wealth, advocating for a shift from material accumulation to spiritual and relational abundance. Drawing on insights from contemporary Christian thought leaders, it offers practical guidance for living in alignment with the Kingdom of God, presenting an antidote to the emptiness of consumer culture with a call to purposeful living.

The Surprising Secret to Life: Why You Need a ‚Stop Doing‘ List

Explore the transformative power of the 'Stop Doing' List in this insightful guide. Learn how simplifying your choices and reducing tasks can lead to greater happiness, focus, and productivity in your life.

Guide me, GPT!

Three cases to use ChatGPT as a thinking partner Is it time to redefine genius in the workplace? What if your next brilliant idea is a collaboration between your expertise and an AI's limitless knowledge pool? I love progress. Getting things done and moving the needle for myself and the groups I work with. This …

God-Flow Experiment: Redefining What Makes a Day Good

Unpacking Our Daily Triumphs "How was your day, honey?" my wife asked at dinner. We've been with each other for over twenty years and that is a good question to connect. We share our days and how it went. "It was great," I said. It's not always great, just to be clear. But this Wednesday …

My 14 AI Shortcuts to Insight: My Journey Beyond Traditional Reading

I recently wrote about my stopping reading books. That is still a thing for me. Just this week, the pull to revert was strong when I learned of NT Wright's latest offering. His work has a way of resonating with me deeply, tempting me to reconsider. While my ‘stop-reading’ philosophy often raises eyebrows, I’ve found …

Faith’s Triple Offer: Purpose, Guidance, and Endless Love

I'm into chess these days. In the early eighties, my grandfather taught me the game and for I while I had a boy's enthusiasm for beating grandpa. He was a WW2 veteran who returned from Russia as silent as a stone. When he died a few years later, so did my connection to chess. Fast …

The House Sigmund built

"How you considered moving to the US?" we are asked on occasion. My wife hails from Pennsylvania and the draw of the Great Land of the Free seems to be unavoidable. "Heck, no!" she says. "It is getting crazy there. Now, in school children can self-identify as cats. And if you don't go along, you …

Not everything is political

So, we all drift into politics This is the best opening line ever written: One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted. Perfect, isn't it?! And so very fitting. …

My 10 top all time books – and how I stopped reading books

For the last 20 years I have read about a book per week. Sometimes more, some books dragged on. I loved the move to the Kindle (it gave us more space at home) and to Audible (listening in 2x speed while jogging, doing carpentry or long drives). There are a few authors I have read …

The 3,000 Year History of Finding Purpose: From Ancient Times to Modern Times and Your Options

This past holiday season was a challenging one for me and the kids. As someone who has never been great at gifts, I took extra care to take notes throughout the year; however, it seemed that increasingly my gift options had become limited as these young people seem to have almost everything imaginable!  I remember …