Christopher Hopper's Blog, page 6
November 7, 2014
#ChurchTrending: When The Church And State Start Dating In School
I’m Honored that the Missio Alliance blog ran one of my articles today. Head over there if you have a few minutes and explore; they curate some amazing content.
November 4, 2014
Arresting Our Perspectives
Sometimes our perspectives need arresting. The out-of-control, self-centric world view that plagues those of us who live amongst the earth’s most affluent societies is a beast that needs constant taming. The fix is quite simple really: force your sane self to show your perspective-less self the images and stories that your bad attitude conveniently missed. […]
November 1, 2014
Under Da Sea
Jenny and I are off for a few days of playful rest in the south Pacific with our oldest two. Taking advantage of life’s many blessings. #WorkHardPlayHard
Brittany’s Dying Later Today
How would you live today if you knew you were going to die tomorrow? What would you do this week if you knew by the end of next week that you wouldn’t be around? Sobering questions. For Brittany Maynard, she’s dying November 1st. That’s today. I don’t know Brittany, and at first blush, I can’t […]
Mentor Up
Not sure if you know this, but someone’s following you. Right now. Don’t look around. They might not be in the same room as you. But they’re there. They’re thinking about you, watching your social media posts, observing you in church, glancing at you across the office. Whether you know it or not, and whether […]
October 30, 2014
Beauty Has Motion
To watch someone make the difficult look effortless is the epitome of artistic affluence. To watch a performer act as if each participant is the only person in the room is transcendent. I love watching my wife do what she was born for. 1,000 little hearts were impacted today in ways we’ll never know this […]
October 29, 2014
Leadership Tactics
One of yesterday’s highlights was having US Army Operations Officer Zack Wiley bring his wealth of knowledge to our table at New Life. Very humbling to have man that organizes operations and logistics for an entire battalion honor us with his insight. Translating it to the church world is exciting and inspiring, and Zack’s love […]
What Gratitude Does
I’ve never met a thankful person who had a bad day. Ungratefulness is like a blindness that leads us down the path of depravity until we’re trapped in the clutches of entitlement. Take today and start thanking God for the minutia in your life. It changes attitudes quickly. When I start putting my life in […]
October 27, 2014
Jennifer Sings Adele’s Turning Tables
Sprig Music just put out this video of Jennifer’s in-studio performance of one of my favorite Adele songs, “Turning Tables.” It’s an amazingly difficult song to pull off live, and I’m so proud of my wife and in awe of her talent. Check it out, then share to your friends who appreciate good music.
October 23, 2014
New Worship Videos
I’m excited to announce the first two worship videos for Jennifer and me with Sprig Music. Please check them out and share them with your friends. Enjoy! ••• Awaken Take Me As I Am
