I’ve heard a few questions about why shift the focus? And that’s a great question! I think of it like a freeway system. Having more lanes is often a great way to free up congestion. Well there’s a lot more to life than just the part we see on Sunday. And frankly, if I’m asking the people in my circle to share their lives with the people in their circles then I should show you how it works in my own life.
Over the years, derrickhurst.org has lived mostly in the world of pastoring and discipleship. I’ve focused pretty solely on sermons, theology, church leadership, and the occasional rant about spiritual apathy. And that’s been good. But lately, I’ve been pulled to a bit of a new focus: Discipleship isn’t limited to Sunday mornings and coffee-shop Bible studies.
It happens when I’m swinging a shovel.
It happens when I’m training at the gym or even in my garage. Yeah even those times when I want to quit.
It happens when I share a pour of bourbon and engage in honest conversation with a friend under the stars.
It even happens when I’m arguing with weeds that keep winning the war in my garden.
So, starting next week, this blog gets a bit of a reboot. It will be this same old guy writing, with the same love for Jesus, simply using a wider lens.
Here’s what you can expect:
The Rhythm
- Two posts every week.
One will usually hit on faith, leadership, or discipleship. We’ll still consider that the core stuff.
The other will explore the discipled life in the real world. Things like fitness, property work, bourbon reflections, simplicity, or the things that make us human will all be up for discussion. Some posts will be longer and others fairly short. But they’ll all be real, authentic, and me. - Bonus posts will pop up when the mood strikes, because sometimes a thought just won’t wait for the schedule.
The Voice
Still me. Still bold. Still calling things what they are. Still unapologetic.
Some posts will make you think; some might make you laugh; a few might make you uncomfortable and that’s kind of the point. Growth rarely happens in comfort zones.
The Goal
To explore what it looks like to follow Jesus in all of life. Not just as a pastor. Not just in church. But as a husband, dad, coach, neighbor, lifter, bourbon-sipper, and steward of a little patch of Ohio dirt.
So if you’ve been around for the ministry side, stick with me. You’ll still get plenty of that.
And if you’ve been waiting for something a little more real-life and raw, well you’re about to get it.
Starting next week, we’ll dig into gratitude, growth, and grace from the pulpit and the backyard.
It’s time to get a little more honest, a little more human, and maybe a little more fun. See you next week. Bring your coffee. Or your gloves. Or your glass. You decide.
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