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Reflections from Troy on leadership, the soul, relationships, and theology, plus his doctoral research on faith and work.
Blended Ideologies: The Impact of Capitalism on Christian Theology of Work for Christians in the Workplace
Troy's doctoral research on how American capitalism has reshaped what Christians in the workplace believe about work, success, and calling, and the basis for his forthcoming book, The Great Accommodation.
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The Fuel for Grit Is Gratitude
A few years ago I snapped this photo in a rural town outside of Nairobi, Kenya. The photo is of a father who despite his own poverty and struggle walks to this dirt lot that has three brick structures all built by…
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The Longing to Learn: Let Go
I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was 10 years old when my father told me we were going to drive to the famous Hollywood Magic store later that week. I could not stop thinking about it. What was I going to see?…
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Inflated Balls, Deflated Integrity
Our country has been talking about deflated balls for six months with the goal of trying to find out who did it. We are no further in discovering the great mystery of the loss of regulated pressure but we have…
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Terror Isms of the Soul: Hedonism
I can still remember everything about the morning on 9/11. The shock and surprise of what we were watching unfold had no place in my mind’s catalog of logic or reason. Our country was paralyzed by this new invisible…
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Being a Tourist in Your Own Life
A good friend of mine, Murphy Karges, once gave me a great piece of wisdom. He suggested we can become too familiar with our own hometown and lose interest. He said very plainly, “Be a tourist in your own town.”…
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Losing Your Awe
I am always amazed at those “polar bear” plunge people during the winter who rally and jump into the ice water in freezing temperatures. I have not participated in this rich tradition but I have had ice water poured on…
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Living Like a Christian Atheist
What does it mean to be Christian? It seems like an easy question with a simple answer but in today’s world believing and being are miles apart. In a recent survey about faith and belief, 83% of all Americans call…
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Celebrating My Dependence Day
I really do love the July 4th parades, picnics, lake sports and the finale of the fireworks. It’s the climax of the holiday weekend to sit and watch the amazing colorful explosions created to celebrate our country’s…
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We Can All Agree, My Thoughts Don’t Matter
As we watch the topics of modern-day hit the media we can always expect a wave of social media response. The thoughts and opinions of the beautiful unique and complex people all over the earth. It is really an amazing…
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Love Wins When…
I have been reluctant for some time to dive into the blog world because I never wanted to be another loud irritating voice of dissension and hurt. I finally did dive in recently but with the goal and challenge to…
