Do you find yourself sucked into stories desperate for the truth? Like, '“Yes, but what actually happened?” You’re not alone. The vast majority of us just want to know the truth about any given number of things. So, what is the truth? Well…, things get a little sticky when we start hearing “versions” of the truth. Subjective truth. Hmm… sounds like a good conversation. Grab a cup and let’s chat through the first lie in our series: Did God Really Say? www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "Thank you, linguistic theft or post, post-modernism, but nevertheless, here we are. Exchanging factual, objective truth for subjective truth. You see subjective truth is completely different from objective truth. Instead of being grounded in facts, evidence, and reality, subjective truth is built on opinion and perspective, on feelings and experience. Subjective truth is how the world seems to you, to me. It’s “true for me but maybe not true for you.” This is my truth. I’m living my truth. Speak your truth. But that’s some slippery ground because now we’re no longer talking about reality; we’ve entered into our perception of reality.”

Friend, I’m over it! I can’t anymore with the lies. It’s everywhere, and I’m ready to chat through those sneaky sayings squeezing their way into our lives! You too? So, grab your pumpkin-spiced whatever and meet me for a new series. We’ll chat countercultural these next couple months as we embrace Truth…real Truth. Let’s unpack those subtle lies that worm their way into our thoughts, words, and behaviors. www.glordinary.com

Here’s a small excerpt: "Do you hear it? It’s a subtle difference to question my character, my motives, my words. In this case, a subtle difference dividing the generous Creator and satisfied creation. That one word changes everything. Actually, that one word really changes everything."

There’s a lot of sneakiness in our world. A lot of little whispers and loud shouts slithering their way in. So, let’s talk about all those sneaky little lies that work into our lives, our culture, our theology.

Join me for a new Glordinary series called, "Did God Really Say?" Starting October 1st, we'll tackle some of those ever so subtle lies and slippery doubts. New episodes each Wednesday. Let's pursue real Truth, together.

That’s a wrap. There’s nothing left to do but sit and wait. Don’t you hate that feeling? Waiting for results. Whether it’s medical tests, election outcomes, or just “holding your breath” that nothing goes wrong- oh, yes- we’ve all been there.

Let’s take one last lap, one final bow, as we finish out our “Open Minds” series. We’ll tackle some deeply-rooted, age-old questions surrounding our performance with a Matthew 25 episode.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "Yet, somewhere along the way, I mixed things up- not just once, but twice. You see, I’m not always working for the right “master.” I find myself striving to hear “well done” from a multitude of people and places, including my own pride. And it gets me in trouble when I twist myself in knots, walk across fire, and fail to put my own oxygen mask on just to please everyone else."

Another day, another week. Yet, life feels different. Life is different. Different than a week ago.

By now we’ve all seen the videos, the talking points, the clips…again and again. How do we un-see the images? How do we un-read the headlines? How do we un-hear the last week? We’ve been swept into a trauma loop playing on repeat deep within our souls. Where do we go from here? Join me for a special episode on grief, healing, and hope after Charlie Kirk's assassination. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "It’s hard to understand how God could bring good from some things, let alone all things. But He is an “in all things” God. He is the Good-Maker! It’s not that all things lead to good. No, the emphasis isn’t on the “all things.” Murder is murder. Sin is sin. The emphasis is not on “all things.” No, the emphasis is on God- His power, His capability, His ability, His confidence, His assurance, His authority, His command, His goodness. It’s just who He is. Of course He’ll bring good in all things. That’s what He does because that’s who He is!"

There’s a few constants in life: Jesus, death, taxes, and those blessed interruptions all the live-long day! Grr!

Yep, let’s talk about it, Friend! How do we handle life when the constant start-stop of interruptions keeps us behind the eight ball? We’ll take a cue from an unlikely two in Luke 24.

www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "Because interruptions hold the power of being deeply invitational and the potential of being deeply formational. Yeah, once more. Interruptions hold the power of being deeply invitational and the potential of being deeply formational. Invitational and formational."

C.S. Lewis Quotes Used: “What one calls the interruptions are precisely one’s real life- the life God is sending one day by day; what one calls one’s “real life” is a phantom of one’s own imagination.” (Letters of C. S. Lewis)

“That is why the real problem of the Christian life comes where people do not usually look for it. It comes the very moment you wake up each morning. All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists simply in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in. And so on, all day. Standing back from all your natural fussings and frettings; coming in out of the wind.” (Mere Christianity)

Life’s busy. Everything’s urgent. Everything’s important…except, it’s not. Let's peel back our priorities and pay attention to the thing that matters most. Meet me for coffee with a new episode from Acts 16. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "So, let’s think about it. If everything is a priority, nothing is really a priority. And if everything is of first and foremost importance, nothing is really of first and foremost importance. Yet, this is how we live our lives, or at least how we pattern our lives. (Saying we’re living might be a bit of a stretch.)"

Ready for a new Glordinary series? Me too.

Join me as we ease into another pace of life with a series titled: Open Minds. Before things gets crazy (or crazier), let’s chat through a few helpful hints from Luke 24:45. We’ll focus in on prioritizing well, embracing interruptions, and that blessed finish line. Pour a fresh cup of coffee and let’s talk. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "Because it’s not about “get it done.” It’s not about this check-list, cross-off, box-checking, rigorous life. It’s about the highly-valued life, delight-driven learning. Diligent learning. Learning to understand. Because at the end of the day, grades are arbitrary in life’s classroom. Understanding is key."