Two thousand and eleven was a great year for the Hearn Family. We are certainly hitting our stride and beginning to flourish in our roles as quasi-missionaries/NGO directors. Here are the highlights: The Family The kids are growing smarter and more beautiful everyday. Ben started preschool (in all-Spanish public school) this September, and is comfortable […]
Top Ten Posts of 2011
It’s been fun to re-launch my WarriorShepherd blog this year. It’s had its ups and downs, but I think I’ve settled into a routine. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed reading. Here are some of the highlights.
A New Generation of Christian: Secure
This post is part of my “New Generation of Christians” series. If you’d like, you can check out the first posts, Character and Courage. Perhaps the biggest problem facing Christian leaders and ministers today is insecurity. Each of us has our ‘chinks in the armor,’ where we feel the most vulnerable and weak. As this […]
Taking Control of Fear: Courageous Christians
At the G42 Leadership Academy, we talk about our missional “forefathers” who have overcome in the face of real adversity. Gladys Alward, Brother Yun, Nate Saint, George Mueller… for some reason, many of us have lost the courage to do difficult things these days. Every time fear raises up, or obstacles come, we decide it’s […]
Book Review – Beautiful Outlaw
John Eldredge has got my number. Wild At Heart spoke to me as a man … The Way of the Wild Heart spoke to me as a father, and now Beautiful Outlaw speaks to me as a follower of this man called Jesus Christ. His book reveals the personality and nature of Jesus… at once […]
Taking Back Christianity: Character
I want to take back the term “Christian.” In the past decade or so, it’s been cool to call yourself “Christ-follower” or “Jesus Lover” or “Kingdom Bringer” –anything but “Christian,” because everyone knows that Christians are old fuddy-duddys that no one likes. (Don’t be offended-I’m the biggest sinner: My facebook profile lists me as a […]
‘Merica!
I am back in the States this week, after two years in Spain. Unfortunately, due to the kids’ school and the ridiculous costs of airfare, it’s just me. But I’ve got some great opportunities to share about G42, initiation, and leadership, and what my family has been doing in the community of Mijas Pueblo, Spain. […]
Honesty is the Only Policy
I have recently been personally challenged about honesty. I’m not saying I have a problem with it, but I am learning the importance of real, RAW honesty. I’m what you might call a very diplomatic and tactful person, but usually this means that I soften the real message that I need to get across to […]
Are You THIS Committed To Your Calling?
I saw this photo this summer and it just about knocked me out of my chair. Take a good look. Photo Credit: USMC, Lance Cpl. Timothy Lenzo Sgt. Jason Pacheco, 23, suffered a severed leg after an improvised explosive device detonated beneath him during a patrol in Afghanistan August 2010, which then had to be […]