Three Levels of Love
What if throughout our spiritual journey, God leads us through three levels of love? When I first engaged with Him, I was told to love others because Jesus loves me. If others were going to…
Run the Race
Unless you were in a coma, you’re aware that Super Bowl LIII was held here in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago. My wife and I were invited to an event downtown and since the…
All About Me
While I’m sharing my story with some folks, I mention that I only have a few friends from my B.C. days, all the others have developed since. The guy sitting across the table caught my…
High-Fiving Out of Your Comfort Zone
For those of you who don’t know me . . . I’m an introvert. According to an old Myers-Brigg test, in 1997 I was an extrovert, but I can’t really remember what that felt like…
Blind Willie
After my last post, some of you may be suspicious that my cheese is sliding off my cracker. Today, you may have proof. But here goes . . . For almost 20 years, my wife…
A Special Thank You Note
Thank you notes can be polarizing. Most of us like to get them but hate to write them. I got the one above from an 8-year-old the other day. His dad was in my mentoring…
Why Imagination Matters
I’m not a ‘fantasy’ guy. Never finished a Harry Potter book . . . never read or saw The Lord of the Rings trilogy. But when Reggie Joiner explained the connection between imagination and empathy,…
Your Friend, the Non-Believer
If you look around, you probably know people who don’t believe in Jesus. Maybe quite a few. Occasionally, you run into someone that sticks with you . . . someone you’re drawn to and who’s…
A Dead-End Job?
I don’t believe God makes mistakes. Even though the job you’re in might feel like a dead end, you’re in that job for a reason. Maybe it’s requiring you to grow parts of yourself you…
Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise
Have you ever heard the saying, “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise?” It sounds like a line out of a country song . . . a line we throw out casually when someone asks…
