Archives For Evan Forester

How to Experience God’s Presence Whenever You Want

Evan Forester —  October 31, 2012

A.W. Tozer says, “The Bible is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into Him, that they may delight in His Presence, may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and center of their hearts.”

The Bible claims to be the very Word of God and Living and Active. If you believe that, then why wouldn’t you want to read it everyday?

Seriously! We should let nothing hold us back from God’s presence.

This post is intentionally short, why not spend the extra time reading the Bible? Need direction? Try starting one of my favorite books: John.

What is your favorite book of the Bible? We look forward to your answers in the comments…

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We Want to See Your #LiveFully Shirt!

Evan Forester —  October 26, 2012

We want to see your #LiveFully shirt. With you in it.

If you have a #LiveFully shirt, then send us a picture with you wearing it. Include the location where your image was taken, and we’re going to create a new page with a #LiveFully map and every picture of people wearing their shirt around the world.

Your picture doesn’t have to be pretty, here is my example:

The key is to look happy, or crazy, or goofy, or dashing. I managed to do everything at once – except for the dashing part. If you have a photo with your shirt already, send it to [email protected]. Exotic locations are encouraged, but your home town is also great.

If you don’t have a shirt yet, you can purchase one for $15 in our store. Shipping is free, which is pretty awesome.

This project is ongoing. If you send in a picture this week and take a better one next year, then send it in! We’ll keep your best photo live, and we hope to see these shirts all over the world. Right now, our map is a bit bare, so please send your photos in ASAP!

View #LiveFully Shirts in a full screen map

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153 Million Orphans Cannot Be Ignored

Evan Forester —  October 24, 2012

Today we interview Christine Niles. She is a writer and corporate refugee with a heart for orphans, and a mother of two girls adopted from Ukraine at ages 12 and 14.  She is also the author of “The Secret No One Tells You: a manifesto for the discouraged.”  Christine blogs about adoption, parenting, and making a difference in the world at www.riverofthoughts.com.  Follow her on Twitter @croyseniles.

#LF: Why are you so passionate about adoption?

The “right” answer is because God calls us to be, but the honest answer is simply because we’ve learned through personal experience how amazing a “written off” kid can be and how God makes beauty out of pain. The idea of a child’s potential being lost because I wouldn’t step out from my comfortable little life and open up my home and my heart?  Unacceptable.

#LF: What made you move from thinking about adoption to actually living it and doing it?

A scared little 12-year-old girl named Masha. We were busy enjoying our “dual income no kids” life of freedom and fun when we heard about a hosting program that brought kids (some adoptable, some not) to the US to stay with families and experience a little hope and love. Over the three weeks that we hosted her, she blossomed from a timid, scared girl to a vivacious, fun-loving kid.  She taught us about love in a way we never could have imagined on our own. Continue Reading…

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One Incredible Way the Church Makes Miracles Happen

Evan Forester —  October 17, 2012

As you’ve read before, my wife Morgan and I recently moved to New Zealand. Consider this the full account of the miraculous work God did to get us here smoothly.

Prayer Proceeds Miracles

We dreamed of moving here for years. The more we talked about it, the more we wanted to go. Eventually, we decided we needed to do more than talk about it, so we began to pray. And we did. Every single day.

The Banks Peninsula

We prayed for two years. We prayed for wisdom, we prayed for provision, we prayed for doors to open, and we prayed that God would guide our hearts in the right direction.

The more we prayed, the more our hearts gravitated towards New Zealand. Doors started to open and connections came about in the most unlikely places imaginable. We made our decision and on July 3, we boarded a plane and started the 31 hour journey to our new home. Continue Reading…

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What’s holding you back from achieving your dream?

Evan Forester —  October 12, 2012

Awhile back, we shared a video about Caine’s Arcade. It was truly an inspiring story, and today, we present part 2:

This is a great example of someone who had a dream. Caine was passionate about arcades. Despite the incredible amount of limitations (his age, lack of resources, zero support from friends, no marketing budget), he found a way to make his dream a reality.

Not only that, as we see in the second film, he is inspiring people all over the world.

So the question today is, if a 9 year old kid can achieve his dreams with some creativity and cardboard, what’s holding you back?

Why not just get out there and do it! You never know what can be achieved and who you’ll inspire.  Why not “attempt something so great for God that it is doomed to fail unless God is in it“?

#LiveFully

Learn more about Caine and the Global Cardboard Challenge.

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9 Simple Ways to Enjoy a More Satisfying Life

Evan Forester —  October 8, 2012

We really want to see our readers enjoy a more full and satisfying life. If that isn’t happening, we’ve failed. While ultimately, the Full Life boils down to doing one thing, there are many practical outcomes of living in relationship with Christ. Here are 9 simple ways you can enjoy a more satisfying life.

1) Get Outdoors More

I love technology, but it can be so stinking distracting. Getting outside, whether for thirty minutes in the park or 3 days in the mountains, really helps clear my mind to focus on what is important. It also reminds me how huge God is and how tiny I am. Fresh air does good things for the soul, so get outside!

A great place to spend the weekend

2) Actually Call People

Texting, e-mail, and facebook are all great. They help us stay connected better than ever before. But none of them can replace an actual conversation. Try scrolling through your phone contacts list and calling someone you haven’t spoken to in a few months. If you’re afraid of drowning in small talk, call them with some questions in mind. For instance, “Have you done any travelling lately?” or “What are you learning at school/working on at work?” It is remarkably easy, and far more satisfying than poking someone on facebook. Continue Reading…

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Kreativ Blogger Awards: 8 Great Blogs that Can Help You #LiveFully

Evan Forester —  October 5, 2012

A few months ago I was given a Kreativ Blogger Award Nomination because of this site. This is as close to winning an Oscar as I’ll ever get, so I am quite honored. Now, just to be clear…this isn’t something that’s voted on, this is one where EVERYONE is a winner!  It’s a great way to recognize and spread blogging love.

Here’s what nominees do:

  • Thank the person who nominated you
  • Share a list of seven things about yourself.
  • Nominate seven favorite blogs/bloggers for recognition.
Pretty simple, and pretty cool too. Because now you’ll get to learn about 8 great blogs around the web that I believe can help you #LiveFully. Continue Reading…
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Five Funny Videos Under Fifteen Seconds

Evan Forester —  September 28, 2012

Here at #LiveFully, we believe that you should #LaughFully. While these videos may not be precisely 15 seconds, they are all worth your time. Laughter is essential to the full life, so laugh it up:

Attack of the tiny lizard:

Technology Can Be Frightening:

Continue Reading…

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What Steve Jobs Teaches Us About Living Fully

Evan Forester —  September 26, 2012

Steve Jobs had some amazing quotes. This one in particular sticks out to me:

I want to put a ding in the universe -Steve Jobs

“I want to put a ding in the universe.” So simple, yet so profound.

There are two reasons I love this quote:

1) It is a truly remarkable dream. A ding in the universe is a pretty big dent on Earth. Jobs set high goals for himself, and invited others to join him.

2) He actually did it. Putting a ding in the universe was more than just an inspirational quote for him, it was a way of life. He actually worked hard and persevered for years to leave his mark. Most of the time, I think we settle and just leave our dreams in the distance as, well, dreams.

You Can Do This:

You can achieve your dream, whatever it may be. Maybe you just want to put a ding in your small hometown, that is still a noble and worthwhile goal. But it will take hard work and perseverance.

A major part of our vision is impacting culture/the world/the universe. Making a difference is essential to living the full life.

First, you have to identify your dream and sphere of influence.
Secondly, you have to go after it with everything you’ve got.

How do you want to make a ding in the universe? 

*Image from WeKnowMemes

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#LiveFully #Music: The Avett Brothers

Evan Forester —  September 19, 2012

I love the Avett Brothers.


It’s true. They may not be considered “pop sensations,” but their music is incredible, their lyrics are fantastic, and they’ve developed quite a following. They recently released a brand new album, The Carpenter, and I suggest you check it out (or any of their albums for that matter).

Perhaps the main reason I love these guys is they are great examples of what it means to #LiveFully. Here’s why… Continue Reading…

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