Mentoring & Modeling ... Making A Difference! In recent weeks I have been connecting again with people who I have shared life and ministry with for a long time. Some of the connections I made were intentional, while others were…
I heard something this week from a colleague (thanks Brent Hurt) that challenged me deeply. Brent's wife is a teacher and one the things that she often hears when a student reluctantly turns in an assignment is this, "Is this…
I think all of us understand that being "driven" is both a bad idea and a violation of the balanced Christ-life that we are called to live. We know all too well that God "leads" ... while Satan seeks to…
I have always been a hope-giver! I can not identify a time when I did not pull for the underdog or feel bad for those who I felt were suffering/struggling. I could never hold back hope when it seemed to…
As I am writing, I am wrestling with my heart! The events in Nice, France have produced more pain than Dallas, Texas ... and before the funerals end in one city, they start in another. Our hearts have been shattered…
One of the greatest challenges about today's world is that the way of the Lord is not promoted and thus, is not plainly seen. In fact, what is seen is exactly opposite of what the way of the Lord would…
This week, while on the Convoy Hope Cruise, I had the privilege of hearing Rob Ketterling (see robketterling.com) share some highlights from his new book, “Change Before You Have To.” His premise was simple … and yet this one reality…
Today, I had a wonderful, very unexpected thing happen to me. In my case, my surprise was very positive and added it's own increased joy! Honestly, I have had a lot of those kinds of events and moments. I have…
I love teams/teamwork, partners/partnership and networks/networking! Nothing invigorates me like these things and I am at my best when I am deeply engaged in this kind of activity. My greatest joy at the moment is leading and serving with the…
I have always enjoyed a great conversation! In fact, my life has been profoundly impacted by people who spoke to me ... those who came to instruct, inspire and increase my capacity. Every significant shift in my life came as…