Getting Unstuck
I was walking home from first grade one day when I decided to take a short cut through an open field. It had been raining for several days, and, much to my displeasure, I got stuck in the mud. No…
Brexit Offers Opportunity for International Congregations in Europe
In a constantly changing world, economic and geo-political changes are an often-overlooked dynamic that can affect churches in terms of the ebb and flow of participants and the development of programming to meet new dynamics. One needs to just remember…
Mentoring & Modeling … Making A Difference!
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…
Is This Good Enough? … That Is Not The Question!
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…
When You Think It Is Time To Push … Think Again!
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…
Hope Anchored … Keeps Our World Right Side Up!
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…
Share His Wisdom, Speak The Truth … And Save Our World!
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…
Show Me Your Way!
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…
Change Before You Have To … Take This On Right Now!
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…
UNEXPECTED … When Life Comes Suddenly!
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…