Posts Tagged ‘meaning’

What’s Your Story?

Posted: January 5, 2010 in Christ
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I described the first step toward making 2010 count this way: “Learn to see your life as part of a bigger story – the story of redemption. Like any good story, all of the individual chapters of your life should move the story progressively closer to its desired ending.”

History has a purpose and is directed toward a goal.

You and I are characters in a story that culminates with the redemption of mankind and the full revelation of the glory of God.

I propose that our individual lives can only be significant insofar as they are connected with the bigger story of what God is doing in the whole of human history. In other words, we must place our present existence within the broader context of both the past and the future — within an awareness of God’s redemptive work through Jesus Christ.

Here’s your theology lesson for the day:

According to Dr. Daniel Fuller, the Greek word for “purpose” (boulē) implies the deliberate choice to pursue a certain goal step-by-step in a methodical way. In Acts 13:36, Paul says, “…when David had served God’s purpose (boulē) in his own generation, he fell asleep…” In other words, there were steps in God’s purpose that had to be taken in David’s lifetime, and David served God in the way he helped carry out those steps.    (more…)

Finding True North

Posted: November 13, 2009 in leadership, life
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CompassWhat do you want to be when you grow up?

An astronaut? A fireman? President of the United States? A rock star?

Maybe you’ve already grown up, but you still don’t know what you want to be. You just know you don’t want to be what you are. Somewhere along the line you took a wrong turn, or a series of wrong turns, and now you are so deep into the woods you can’t seem to find your way out.

You need direction. You need a compass. You need to find True North.

God has a plan & a purpose for your life. I’m writing to help you discover your life’s purpose. If you feel lost or confused and have no idea what it is you should do with your life, here are a few thoughts that can help you find True North:

1. What interests you?

I know that may seem like a no-brainer, but seriously, “What interests you?” What captures your attention? I promise you are not called to do something that does not interest you. When I was 18 years old I decided I wanted to be a psychologist. I enrolled at the University of Toledo (go Rockets!) as a psychology major. I took Psychology101 in my first semester which immediately cured me of any desire to pursue a psychology degree. Turns out, I wasn’t that interested. If it doesn’t interest you, you’re headed in the wrong direction.

2. What energizes you?

There’s a difference in being interested in something and being energized by it. I am interested in physics, but I am definitely not energized by it. There is nothing within me that gets pumped at the idea of solving complex mathematical equations. You may be interested in thousands of things, but within your sphere of interests, what energizes you? What makes your heart beat faster when you think about doing it?    (more…)

The Meaning of Life

Posted: May 18, 2009 in life
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Dear Calvin,

We were created for COMMUNITY. Thanks for asking.

Sincerely, Kraig

Applying the Theological Constant

Posted: March 20, 2009 in Christianity, faith, Theology
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calculusMathematicians frequently employ the use of mathematical constants to simplify complex equations. Without the constant, the formula becomes meaningless and simply falls apart.

Similarly, I apply a theological constant in my life, marriage, ministry, leadership, preaching, teaching, writing, etc. that gives them meaning and prevents them from falling apart.

That “constant” is Jesus Christ.

Every day and in every way, Jesus is central to my thoughts and actions. Whether blatantly obvious (like this post) or more obscure (like “A Day at the Beach”) my faith in Christ is the key factor in everything you will ever read on this blog. I filter all of my thoughts through my relationship with Christ before putting them on display for you. My hope is that this blog will cause you to think about your own life and faith differently. (more…)