An Indestructible Life An Indestructible Life
Walking the Talk

An Indestructible Life

“ . . . one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life.” (Hebrews 7:16) So…

A Fragrance of Christ A Fragrance of Christ
Mentoring

A Fragrance of Christ

We knew this day would come. It comes for everyone. The day I had my last coffee with my friend Regina was the day they’d put in the port for her chemotherapy. Last Sunday at…

When To Quit When To Quit
Decision-Making

When To Quit

I’ll never forget meeting with an entrepreneur who was looking for investment in his startup company. His idea wasn’t all that unique . . . in fact it wasn’t unique at all. I asked how…

The One-Word Exercise The One-Word Exercise
Identity

The One-Word Exercise

How you think God sees you is huge. It shapes your personality, attitude, marriage, and relationships. Most of us come out of adolescence thinking it’s all about performance. It’s ball, books, and behavior. We think…

Who Is Bob Goff? Who Is Bob Goff?
Walking the Talk

Who Is Bob Goff?

Every now and then, a person comes along who is truly unique and different. When I met Bob Goff a few years ago, I thought, “Wow, this is one more crazy Jesus-follower!” Bob is a…

The Future is a ‘Who’ The Future is a ‘Who’
Theology

The Future is a ‘Who’

I spend a lot of time thinking about the future. Always have. I have that ‘planner’ thing going on . . . always thinking about “what if we . . .” and “wonder what would…

‘100% All Natural’ Marriage ‘100% All Natural’ Marriage
Marriage

‘100% All Natural’ Marriage

We’re buying ‘100% natural’ food these days . . . and lots of it. ‘100% natural’ is locked into our noggins as positive, even though we don’t always know what it means or why it’s…

6 Practices of Intimate Friends 6 Practices of Intimate Friends
Community

6 Practices of Intimate Friends

On Thursday night, I walked into a room with 8 total strangers. New mentees ‘grouped up’ by my church . . . future leaders who’ll grow in community this year. Some will scatter when it’s…

Why Jesus’ Peace is Permanent Why Jesus’ Peace is Permanent
Theology

Why Jesus’ Peace is Permanent

We recently hung out with a church that held a special ‘membership night.’ They offered baptisms on the spot, dunking almost 600 people in an amazing, up-lifting service. People cheering, tears and snot-bubbles, all genuine…

5 of My Father Failures 5 of My Father Failures
Parenting

5 of My Father Failures

As I look back on my earliest days of fatherhood, I see some things I could have done. They’re commonly repeated failures among fathers. Here are five of the biggest. Hopefully, they provide a timely…