by Carey Green | Apr 18, 2017 | Discipleship, Jesus, Life
One of the hardest mindset shifts I’ve ever had to make has crept into my life over the past 3 years. I USED TO think along the line of what we often hear in our culture. “You need to find your calling and pursue it.” Living according to that...
by Carey Green | Apr 11, 2017 | Discipleship, Jesus, Life, mindset
What would you receive if everything you got in life was doled out to you according to your belief in God’s ability and willingness to do it? I’m not being clever here, I’m asking the question implied in this passage. Let me quickly tell you the...
by Carey Green | Apr 4, 2017 | Discipleship, Jesus
Jesus said some painfully hard things to people who had great hearts. The first guy in this passage expressed his eagerness to become a Christ-follower and instead of delighting in his decision, Jesus points out how hard it will be. The second guy had an important...
by Carey Green | Mar 28, 2017 | Discipleship, Jesus, Life
Nothing hurts quite like an “I told you so.” It hurts because we were clearly warned about a danger and we chose to ignore the warning. Why do we do that? In my experience, it’s because… (A) We couldn’t see the danger. Or… (B) We...
by Carey Green | Mar 21, 2017 | Discipleship, Prayer
Many years ago when my wife and I were working to start a church we received an incredible gift at just the right time. The job I was working didn’t meet the bills. It was a season where we truly didn’t know where the rent money was going to come from each...
by Carey Green | Nov 23, 2016 | Church, Leadership, Life, Pastoral
Would you sign up for the following job description? On call 24/7/365. Required to step into emotionally laden situations and be the voice of both comfort and reason. Must say things people don’t want to hear, often when they don’t want to hear them. Will...
by Carey Green | Sep 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Finding and equipping the right people for church leadership is one of the most important tasks in the church… And I’ve had my share of struggles through the years. I mean, it’s hard to find the RIGHT men to serve as Elder. And it’s even harder...
by Carey Green | Jan 27, 2016 | Life, Social media
Preaching to the choir. It’s a phrase used to express the ridiculousness of speaking with conviction to people who are already convinced of your position. But through the sweet and gentle correction of a trusted friend I’ve come to notice that I do it all...
by Carey Green | Jan 8, 2016 | Business, Leadership, Life
Follow your passion or build your life work? Somewhere on the way to adulthood I bought into the idea that I should follow my passion, chase my dreams, and do something great in the world. Those ideas were in the air during the 70s and 80s, the years when I was...
by Carey Green | Jan 4, 2016 | Business, career, Counseling, entrepreneur, Family, Finances, Life, Marriage
Getting started is hard. But it’s the most powerful thing we can do from our current vantage point. Consider the significance of getting started with: Your New Year’s fitness goals A much needed 12 step program A difficult conversation with someone you...
