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Dear Bernie Sanders, I Am a Christian

By Matt Ham on June 9, 2017 in America, Church, Culture, Faith, Humility, Leadership, Politics, Spiritual, Wisdom

I try to avoid politics whenever possible. The political arena has become so emotionally charged and off-putting that I’d rather remove myself than be buried in the constant stream of negativity and noise. But there are moments when I cannot and will not remain silent. This is one of those moments. Yesterday, an exchange occurred between Bernie Sanders and Russell Vought during a confirmation hearing that alarmed me. During this exchange, Senator Sanders referenced Mr. Vought’s comments regarding his Christian faith and his position on salvation. […]

Courageous Patience

By Matt Ham on June 6, 2017 in Culture, Faith, Growth, Humility, Leadership, Personal, Wisdom

In the summer of 2013, I discovered a newfound passion for writing and speaking that had previously laid dormant. As people began following along, my excitement grew. Passion birthed relentless productivity and I dreamed of building an online business so I could quit my job. I hustled like crazy to make it happen. But hindsight affords us the clarity we lack in the moment. The truth is, my passion and productivity had consumed me. As a result, I became a poor steward of what I […]

Three People You Need in Your Life

By Matt Ham on May 5, 2017 in Business, Culture, Faith, Family, Generosity, Growth, Humility, Leadership, Wisdom

Life is hard. There’s no denying that. As a result, we try to control our circumstances to avoid the “hard”— like if we eat right or get on a budget, then it will all be rainbows and unicorns. By sheer willpower and effectiveness we try to push through our struggles with a fix-it-myself attitude. But curiously, that mentality isolates us. Before we know it, we’re alone, buried by our circumstances. Rather than relying on efficient practices and willpower, is there another way? As a […]

10 Money Tips that Cost Me $100,000 and a Few Thoughts on Being Rich

By Matt Ham on April 6, 2017 in Business, Culture, Faith, Money, Personal, Spiritual

What most people fail to tell you about money is that it’s suffocating. The weight of financial pressure robs you of the very breath in your lungs. I remember the feeling of laying in bed at night, staring at the ceiling, playing out the events in my mind as it became more and more difficult to breathe. “What if” was a familiar foe that sang me to sleep with its lullaby of foreclosure and shame. I hated those nights. But for nearly […]

The Cost of Success, Embracing Your Day Job, and Living Your Dreams

By Matt Ham on March 18, 2017 in Business, Culture, Faith, Growth, Leadership, Marriage, Parenting, Spiritual

When I was fifteen years old, I moved into the room over the garage at my parent’s house. With my own bathroom and personal space, I felt like a king. I was ready for high school, independence, and life on my own. Ten years later, my wife and I moved back into that same room. I was a broke salesman. The real estate bubble had burst and left me holding the bag. To add insult to my already injured ego, […]

The Church and a Modern-Day Reformation

By Matt Ham on March 4, 2017 in America, Church, Culture, Faith, Spiritual

For most Americans, “church” is the place we attend on Sunday. To some that means ornate buildings and men in robes reciting ancient prayers. For others that means new age campuses, skinny-jeaned pastors, and high-energy services. But for many, church is a place filled with hypocritical people who say one thing and do another. Let’s not pretend that these stigmas do not exist. And whether we want to or not, we will bring our own experiences to this conversation. Since the writing of the New Testament, we […]

Dear Christians, Stop Arguing About The Shack

By Matt Ham on February 22, 2017 in Book, Culture, Faith, Spiritual, Wisdom

I didn’t read The Shack until ten years after it was originally published. I figured that a book depicting God as an older black woman was either heretical or just too weird for me to digest. But then, I watched an interview with the author. He was gentle, humble, and he pointed me toward God. After listening to him tell his story, I was compelled to read. Paul Young chose the daunting task of writing a letter in an attempt to explain his life’s […]

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