I grew up in a musical family and have always loved music, singing, and playing instruments. But confession time: Until I graduated college, I had the worst fear of singing in public. Shocking, perhaps? Well, thankfully the fear has lessened over the years. I enjoy singing in pretty much any setting now. Not sure how I’d handle karaoke though. Haven’t attempted that yet. Continue reading Sing a Song
How would I have survived my 20s without friends, family, my church, pastors, and mentors? And how could I brave the uncharted road ahead without a faithful tribe? A key to life is having friends who are not merely fun to be around but also good at challenging us to grow in love, maturity, and godliness. Iron sharpens iron. Real Christian fellowship and discipleship are crucial to surviving life and any life changes or transitions. Continue reading Iron Sharpens Iron
The 20s are a big transition for many people. College, moving away from parents, choosing a career path, discovering what you believe and why, relationships, and more. One of the most important pieces of advice I received and, thankfully, implemented often was to seek wise counsel. Continue reading Seek Wise Counsel
Technology has proven to be a major blessing in so many ways. And don’t get me wrong, smartphones make our lives easier and can even improve our relationships. However, they ought never to take the place of real human communication. Continue reading Put that iPhone in Airplane Mode
I’ve followed Joni Eareckson Tada’s ministry for several years, but this was the first time I was able to participate as a volunteer or STM (Short Term Missionary). [If you don’t know Joni’s story, you can read a brief bio … Continue reading How Joni and Friends Family Retreat Changed My Life
1. Kauai, HI – August 2012 – 5k trainer for the 2012 Dallas Half Marathon 2. Huntington Beach, CA – September 2013 – 12 mile trainer for the 2013 Dallas Marathon 3. Ouray, CO – August 2013 – Mt. Sneffels … Continue reading running 6 – Top 5 Favorite Runs
J. Michael Hansen 