Perspectives from Monvee

What Causes Us To Drift?

2011-11-02T13:42:33Z

Josh Peigh takes a look at how Colossians 3:5-10 compels us to put off all that causes us to drift in our relationship with Jesus and pursue full devotion.

Insecurity Work by Scott Belsky

2011-10-17T13:53:07Z

Have you ever caught yourself endlessly refreshing Twitter, checking sign-up stats and conversions to see how things were progressing. It can quickly eat up your entire day.

Catalyst Backstage

2011-10-06T17:23:43Z

Eric Parks, Cofounder of Monvee was interviewed on the Catalyst Backstage Live show.

Are opportunities always an indicator of God’s will?

2011-09-28T15:46:20Z

I've been wrestling with a question in my own life lately…

Are opportunities always an indicator of God’s will?

Transparency vs. Vulnerability

2011-09-28T15:42:44Z

More and more, I run into men who are willing to “tell it all.” Almost like a badge of courage, they’ll spill their guts about their pasts; about their extramarital shenanigans, their divorces, their past lack of honesty, excessive drinking and other screw-ups. “God’s forgiven me for all that….isn’t He great?” they’ll say. And He is great, don’t get me wrong.

5 Steps to Getting Unstuck

2011-09-14T21:37:01Z

Perhaps you had a dream, but you got sidelined pursuing it. Perhaps your dream absorbed all your energy, all your resources, and all your passion, but it didn’t work and now the dream is dead and you don’t know what to do next. I understand. I’ve been there several times in my life. If this is your situation, here are a few suggestions:

“How Do You Find Our Place In This World ” by Chris Seay

2011-08-30T14:52:26Z

Chris Seay recently gave a teaching at TEDx Houston. It is a fantastic teaching on finding your story and purpose in this World.

Perspectives: John Ortberg and Jud Wilhite

2011-08-03T20:26:18Z

Join John Ortberg and Jud Wilhite as they discuss spiritual formation.

TAKING (SOME) OF THE GUILT AND CONFUSION OUT OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

2011-08-03T17:27:02Z

When I first read Richard Foster’s The Celebration of Discipline, I did not like it. Its twelve chapters are organized around 12 spiritual disciplines. I felt like I was already not reading the Bible and praying enough–now I have ten more activities I have to feel guilty about?

What Does Being Countercultural Look Like?

2011-08-03T17:17:01Z

The word "counterculture," a sociological term describing a group whose actions run counter to mainstream norms, is making a comeback. The term was popularized in the West during the 1960s when it was used to label the movement to oppose the Vietnam war in the United States and England. But the next Christians are also countercultural, though they look nothing like the peace-loving protesters of the mid-twentieth century.

How are Christian leaders being countercultural, and why do their lifestyles give us hope for the future of our faith?

Hate the game, not the player

2011-08-01T14:28:47Z

You may have heard that phrase before and I don’t condone the behavior of what in our culture would be called a “player” (referring to someone who is not faithful to a friend or romantic interest). However, I think that we could all learn something from the principle of criticizing behavior without judging the content of that person's character.

Cabin Envy

2011-07-14T02:21:40Z

I wrestle with envy a fair amount. But I don’t envy other people who do.

This Is Going To Hurt You More Than It Hurts Me

2011-07-14T02:21:40Z

Every great movement or significant idea requires sacrifice.

Human Doings

2011-07-14T02:21:40Z

Socrates said, “To do is to be.” I totally resonate with this. I am a doer. I like doing. I like what doing gets me. I like when people see me doing. Socrates and I have much in common!

Access, Permission and a Patient Space.

2011-07-14T02:21:40Z

Everyday we make nearly 35,000 decisions. Most of our decisions are insignificant. What to wear? Decaf or regular? Treadmill or snooze button?