NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—In one of my all-time favorite movie scenes, Cuba Gooding Jr. plays a mentally challenged young man nicknamed “Radio” who is being mentored by a high school football coach played by Ed Harris. Coach and Radio are eating in a diner. When they...
TOKYO, JAPAN—Earlier this week I was in Kuala Lumpur speaking to Asian megachurch pastors at the 2015 Asia Leaders Summit. With all due respect to my megachurch pastor friends, I would much rather spend three days with regular church pastors. Three days with...
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA—I was surprised and honored to be invited to speak at the 2015 Asia Pastors Summit. Unfortunately, I was given the dreaded post-lunch 1:30 p.m. slot. For afternoon speakers, the standard for success is pretty low. I figure that if at least half...
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—The original disciples were called to walk and work together as a team. They were not called to be Lone Rangers for God. And He called the twelve TOGETHER and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and He sent them out...
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—What is repentance, and does it still matter? Luke 3 records John the Baptist’s message to religious people who wanted to be baptized. As usual, John boldly and unapologetically demanded repentance. You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from...
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Arrogance, self-importance, and self-promotion seem to be at an all-time high in our culture. For a quick sample take a look at presidential campaign speeches, Planned Parenthood’s abuse of unborn babies, and ESPN’s celebration of gender confusion....
