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Ryan

Ryan and his beautiful bride Stacey are the parents of six amazing, energetic children. Ryan is a veteran web application developer and a classically trained pianist. He is passionate about sharing with others his love for Jesus Christ, parenting and entrepreneurship.

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BlogFebruary 20, 2015

Job’s mind-blowing first response to adversity

By Ryan

There are many lessons to learn from the book of Job, but this morning I was struck by the first chapter of Job. The first thing that…

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BlogJanuary 21, 2015

The biggest lies I know, #1: entertainment can give you rest

By Ryan

My wife Stacey and I have been through several ‘iterations’ of thinking on television and online media since we’ve been married.  In one season…

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Video blogAugust 13, 2013

Rapid-fire recap of the Global Leadership Summit, August 8th, 2013

By Ryan

Watch a high-level recap of the Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit, Day 1 – August 8th, 2013. This will help refresh your memory…

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Video blogDecember 6, 2012

Sorry, but your view of God is too small – musings from a Steinway Grand Piano

By Ryan

No offense, but your view of God is too small. All of our views are. That’s because a relationship with God is interactive, just…

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Video blogSeptember 18, 2012

What should I do if I can’t get back to sleep?

By Ryan

For those of us with kids, or who have a lot on our mind, it can be frustrating to be up in the middle…

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Video blogSeptember 12, 2012

What grass seed has to do with the Christian life

By Ryan

This is a “practical parable” to encourage Christians to keep sowing, in season and out! It has been a costly season of trying to…

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Video blogAugust 1, 2012

How Christians can respond to the Chick-Fil-A kiss-in event

By Ryan

I’m on site at Chick-Fil-A in Westminster, Colorado on August 1st, 2012 recording for whybemerelyhuman.com. Speaking specifically to Christians, I encourage Christians to reach…

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Video blogJuly 28, 2012

How to find peace

By Ryan

The busy-ness of life and especially the holidays are enough to make anyone frantic. Reverse the trend – find peace through the Word of…

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Video blogJuly 27, 2012

Can Christians have pleasure without feeling guilty?

By Ryan

Is it a sin when a Christian feels pleasure? What kind of pleasure is OK? Find out what the Bible says about pleasure –…

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Video blogJuly 4, 2012

Christian stewardship at its best

By Ryan

Have you seen the 67-room castle in Colorado? 141 years after Palmer promised his bride a grand home, the Navigators have proven themselves good…

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