Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The 3 Quickest Ways To Damage The Relationships You Love The Most

by Michael Ramsey

Everyone would agree that one of the most important things in our lives (if not the most important) is our relationships. The people that we pour into each day matter to us. Those who care for us and invest in us are a defining part of our life. If our relationships are so important, why […]

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2015

Why Fighting Fire With Fire Will Only Get You Burned

by Michael Ramsey

Trying to live the life that Jesus modeled and has called us to isn’t easy. It would be easier if we could be totally surrounded by others who are also trying to follow Jesus. The world we live in, however, plays by very different rules. One of the most dangerous temptations Christians fall into is […]

Posted on Monday, July 20, 2015

Believing Drives Doing: How To See Yourself Honestly

by Michael Ramsey

I lost. I am a loser. Those statements seem to go together. If you lost you are a loser right? They may seem similar, but those statements have very different consequences when deeply believed. One is a description of our performance, the other is a statement about who we are. I’ve become hopelessly addicted to […]

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The Charleston Shootings And The Unstoppable Power Of Character

by Michael Ramsey

Is it fair to say that more and more people today use tragedies as a platform to present their own thoughts and opinions? Fair or not, it’s true. Following the tragic shooting in Charleston, SC, social media was packed with words of encouragement, words of hate, and everything in between. After our carefully worded posts […]

Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2015

20 Albums In 20 Weeks: Rare Bird Alert by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers

by Michael Ramsey

We are now several weeks in to my 20 Albums in 20 Weeks, it’s about time some bluegrass made an appearance. This week’s album is Rare Bird Alert by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers. What They Think Rare Bird Alert peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums List in 2011 and 2012. […]

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2015

Making The Trades That Make Life Great

by Michael Ramsey

When I was child I was told, “you can do whatever you set your mind to”. What liars those people turned out to be! Yes, you can do lots of things in life if you are willing to work for it. The problem is that you can’t do everything you want in life, at least […]

Posted on Tuesday, July 7, 2015

20 Albums In 20 Weeks: Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams

by Michael Ramsey

Next up in my list of 20 Albums in 20 Weeks is Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams. “Goodnight Rose” is one of my all-time favorite songs, so I decided to go back to the beginning for Ryan Adams. Heartbreakeris his first solo album after recording music with his band Whiskeytown. What They Think Pitchfork Media ranked […]

Posted on Monday, July 6, 2015

The Middle Of Your Story

by Michael Ramsey

I hate the middle of a good book. Don’t get me wrong, I love good books. I think one of the greatest satisfactions in life is to settle down with a good book on a rainy evening. The beginning of a good book always offers intrigue and excitement. You are quickly meeting new characters, immersing […]

Posted on Monday, June 29, 2015

The Courage To Take A Closer Look

by Michael Ramsey

Many of us remember the story of Medusa from mythology. With snakes for hair and a face to match, she was so horrific to look at, that anyone who saw her turned to stone. (insert your own horrible date story here). The idea that something is so bad that it can’t even be acknowledged seems […]

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2015

How To Balance Contentment And Ambition

by Michael Ramsey

Extremes are almost never good. We all are driven to extremes at times. We hate some things and love others. We eat at the best restaurants on the planet or the absolute worst dumps around. Our trips to the beach are the best experiences of our lives and our setbacks are catastrophes that make the […]