First, a welcome to all of those now tuning into my blog via “Conversant Life”.  You are now a part of a regular community of change agents who are living all over the world. 

My readers and I share a strong connection: we are passionate about navigating this life intentionally, passionately, and with kingdom-focus. Here’s what you need to know:

1.  We believe that God wants to use us to change the world.

2.  That’s not an esoteric statement, but one with profound implications: we start with where God has placed us and begin to echo His kingdom proclamation (found in Mark 1 at the beginning of His ministry).

3.  The baseline is leaving everything to follow Jesus. That’s what distinguishes the fishermen from the rich young ruler; the follower from the pretender; the well-intentioned from the intentional.

4.  It’s ridiculous to talk about grace without being graceful – or love without.

5.  Strategy matters. God strategized to reach the world and then pursued that strategy relentlessly. He still does. Your legacy is determined by His strategy and your commitment to intentionality.

That said:  WELCOME!  You belong here.

This initial blog will also launch a new series of discussions, so let me relate up front where the winds are going to blow over the next several weeks.

The first series will focus on the uselessness and usefulness of the Calvinism vs. Armenian debates that have re-surfaced, raged, and are now waning over the last ten years. We will take a pragmatic and mission-minded approach.

The next series will highlight some of the blogs I posted on time travel and the innovation bell curve. For long-time readers, this will be a quick refresher course.

After that, we’ll focus on the following theme: The Gospel counts. Since this is also a new book I’m writing with friends, you’ll want to tune in.

Oh. Somewhere in the middle of those blowing winds, we’ll have some random posts for Ideation, Laughing At Yourself, and Quick Thoughts. With that said:

Here. We. Go.