While preparing for my Easter sermon, I read John 20 over and over and over. Finally, I decided not to try to convince my audience to believe in the resurrection of Christ but to talk about the journey of faith. For some the faith journey is quick. Others take it...
I landed in Manila less than 48 hours ago, and as usual, I hit the ground running. Today, despite the jet lag coma, I taught six sessions at our ministry school. My students included future campus missionaries, future youth pastors, and future kids ministers. I love...
I would rather people tell me they are impressed with my awesomeness than tell me I’m wrong. I like to be right, especially when I’m not. But, leaders are often wrong—probably more often than non-leaders—simply because the nature of leading creates endless...
Some of you reading this blog are in the process of becoming successful. Some are already successful. Others are . . . VERY successful. Think with me for a minute about some of your accomplishments. From the sandlot to the board room. From kindergarten to grad school....
I’m pretty good at making excuses. Always have been. What about you? In Luke 14, Jesus tells a story about excuses. Bottom line: Jesus doesn’t really like excuses. Here’s the parable paraphrased: Rich dude threw a party; really a lavish banquet. Many who were invited...
I hate fasting, but I do it anyway. For as long as I remember, I have started my year with a week of prayer, fasting, and consecration. Here’s a blog I wrote a few years ago that explains why I fast. . . ——————– When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do,...
