Don’t Hold Me Accountable…Hold Me Close
Bob Goff said that. I wish I had. Who is close enough to you to know when you’re off the rails? Who can you call for advice with the ‘stickiest’ of questions? Which of your…
What are YOUR Principles?
So the question was… What are the principles you live by? Have you thought about them? Written them down? Considered where they came from? Determined if they’re good or not? Helpful or harmful? I have…
Principle led Living
“In Atlanta Georgia, traffic is always an issue but rarely an excuse.” “People resist when you want something from them but they’re open when you want something for them.” “The one human quality you can…
You’re Not All Bad
“I have been crucified with Christ…” Thank God for that. Literally. Our hearts are deceptive, that’s a fact. And we’re born with a sinful nature. That’s a fact. We need a Savior. Another fact. But…
Seeing As God Sees
I don’t want to get carried away here, but this may be the most important post I’ve written. So take an extra minute today and really focus. Okay? God loves you. Completely. Totally. Unconditionally. Just…
Vision is the “What”
If purpose is about “why,” vision is about “what.” I’ve always defined vision as “what it will look like when we get there.” Andy Stanley defines vision as “a mental picture of what could be…
If Your Life is a Dollar…
I was just past my 34th birthday and a four-month-old Christ-follower. Friends had come in from out-of-town and we had decided to visit First Baptist Church of Atlanta. None of us had ever been there….
Don’t Take It Personal
I’m an expert on arguments. I’ve got a lot of experience. My brother-in-law casts me with “Often wrong, but never in doubt,” and “My way or the highway.” I confess, I can be pretty committed…
The Happy Wife Pledge
I used to think marriage hinged on picking the right woman. Choose well and you’ll have it made. Then I grew up some and decided it was a 50-50 deal. If my wife and I…
Too busy? 5 questions to ask yourself
I’m not going to go off on how busy we are. I’m not going to mention the study showing young people almost never unhook from smart phones and technology. I’m pretty sure I’m not the…
