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Articles by Neal Samudre
Nine ‘Mistakes’ Every 20-Something Is Allowed to Make
I’m well into my 20s now, which means I’m all too familiar with the pressure to have life figured out. Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances from high school we stalk on Instagram all press us with the idea that we’ve got little margin for error in our 20s — that life should play out like a clear-cut script. But with each new year, I’m learning this is nothing but a flat out lie. Truth is, no one has life figured out in their 20s.
Eight Ways Christians Can Make Their Social Media Feeds a Healthier Place
I’m terrified that because of social media, the entire world can see my words. It means I can hurt more than just the people in front of me every time I choose to not live like Jesus. But what I’ve come to discover is, many people don’t realize this cost. We still treat social media as if it is an exemption from being responsible for our words and actions.
A Case for Not Instagramming Your Holidays
I got in the holiday spirit early this year, which was a large difference from last year where I felt no festive spirit until the week of Christmas. So naturally, I wondered why this was. What I discovered was that one thing was missing last year. Intentional community. Community does the magic-seeming work of making our spirit come alive with joy. It’s people who put us in the holiday spirit, more than Christmas music and holiday lights do.
Eight Ways Christians Can Make Their Social Media Feeds a Healthier Place
I’m terrified that because of social media, the entire world can see my words. It means I can hurt more than just the people in front of me every time I choose to not live like Jesus. But what I’ve come to discover is, many people don’t realize this cost. We still treat social media as if it is an exemption from being responsible for our words and actions.
How to Dream Big and Avoid Burnout
Several years ago, I was captivated by an altruistic vision: change the world. Being the naïve person that I was, I figured this would be easy, especially if we have God on our side. If God is for us, then who can stop us, right? Since then, I’ve come to learn two things. First, yes, God is for us. He loves our dreams and aspirations. He encourages, inspires and cultivates it like a loving Father would. But second, a Father also disciplines and closes doors for us in order to refine us.
Books for a New Spiritual You
With each New Year comes a powerful sense of renewed hope and optimism, and many use it as an opportunity to make a fresh start. Religion and spirituality publishers are no strangers to meeting the needs of readers wishing to set, and keep, New Year's resolutions, especially those related to spiritual growth. Several titles publishing between now and March draw on spiritual teachings and practices that can lead to personal empowerment, transformation, and a deeper faith.
Habits of Christians Who Live Out Their Faith Every Day, Not Just on Sunday
CHURCHLEADERS: By Neal Samudre – As our society grows more and more complex, our ability to juggle it all deteriorates. We make choices as to which activity, passion or pursuit we’ll entertain with our attention. And in the midst of this, we often push our faith to the margins of our life—to become something we do on the side, when we’re not focusing on our career or taking care of our family. How do Christians live out their faith every day?
Should We Ask God For Money?
I hate money. I hate it because typically, I don’t have enough of it. I budget, I save, I rarely go out to spend it on luxuries I don’t need. And yet, money keeps escaping my account faster than it’s coming in. Keeping money is not an art I’m skilled at. Yet, the biggest mistake I make with money is asking God to give me a lot of it. You don’t often hear people say they mess up with their finances in this way.
8 Habits of Christians Who Live Out Their Faith Every Day, Not Just on Sunday
As our society grows more and more complex, our ability to juggle it all deteriorates. We make choices as to which activity, passion or pursuit we’ll entertain with our attention. And in the midst of this, we often push our faith to the margins of our life—to become something we do on the side, when we’re not focusing on our career or taking care of our family. How do Christians live out their faith every day?
5 Signs It's Time To Quit Your Job
Months ago, something odd, and kind of unexpected, happened. And it changed my entire life: I decided I didn't want to follow the job I studied for, the job I was prepared for, the job I was told to take. I decided to change my career. For some of you reading this, you possibly can't even imagine changing your career, even if you're extremely dissatisfied with it.
8 Things Christians Need to Do More on Social Media
I’m terrified that because of social media, the entire world can see my words. It means I can hurt more than just the people in front of me every time I choose to not live like Jesus. But what I’ve come to discover is, many people don’t realize this cost. We still treat social media as if it is an exemption from being responsible for our words and actions.
9 ‘Mistakes’ Every 20something Is Allowed to Make
I’m well into my twenties now, which means I’m all too familiar with the pressure to have life figured out. Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances from high school we stalk on Facebook all press us with the idea that we’ve got little margin for error in our twenties—that life should play out like a clear-cut script. But with each new year, I’m learning this is nothing but a flat out lie. Truth is, no one has life figured out in their 20s.
Why Don’t They Buy? 3 Mistakes That Keep Your Subscribers From Turning into Buyers
Do you find yourself asking this question? If so, you’re not alone. You might have a decent list of subscribers, but it’s frustrating when they don’t buy from you. You present an offer, and you end up with little to nothing to show for your efforts. All the email marketing tips and optimization advice you’ve tried haven’t helped. This might cause you to blame your products or services. You start to suspect no one wants your offers or they’re not good enough. But I want to suggest something different.
5 Things Every World-Changer Does Before 35
I have the amazing privilege of interviewing world-changers for my job. Their stories are some of great valor, grit and determination—but they’re also stories of daily life, similar to the moments you and I live. This revelation shocked me. Contrary to what we might think, many of the heroic moments world-changers experience happen in midst of daily life. This means we too can be world-changers. It’s not a matter of luck or fate.
8 Dangers of Social Media We’re Not Willing to Admit
When I posed a question the other day about possibly leaving social media, I got a response that shocked me. People said it was risky—dangerous even. They told me I shouldn’t leave or change my social media strategy for fear of missing out. It’s strange how fast we assimilated social media into the very DNA of our relationships. When at one time we questioned how we could live with it, we now question how we could live without it.
4 Things Complicating the Life of Every Twentysomething
When I entered my twenties, I had no idea how complicated and difficult life would become. Instead, I was blinded by the thrills of being a young adult in a world of opportunity. Culture had told me the twentysomething life was a glamorous adventure and filled with the recklessness of being young and free. But what I wasn’t prepared for was how complicated the twentysomething really life is.
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