History Gives Permission
Years ago, I had a debate with a good friend about how much of your past you share with your kids. He’d used a fair amount of drugs while in school and thought, “I need…
Spiritual Growth
Devotional-style readings to help you grow and develop wisdom as a spouse, parent, friend, leader, and most importantly, as a Jesus-follower.
When God Breaks Your Heart…
I’ve been challenged with the question “What does your heart break for?” It’s not “What breaks your heart?” Things like not buying Apple stock before it went crazy, the ding in the door of your…
Yielding Isn’t Serving
Today’s post is from Dave Katz, SVP of Coca-Cola Consolidated. Dave went through Radical Mentoring in 2008, serves on the board of the RM foundation and is leading his third Radical Mentoring Group. Dave, his…
A Wrapped Package
If you found a wrapped gift in the park or on the subway, would you open it? You’d think twice wouldn’t you? I would. Not knowing where or who it came from would scare me…
Singing the Same Song
If you’re looking for someone to get close to, find a person who’s read the same books as you. Probably interested in the same kind of things. Singing the same song is different. It’s who…
Hustle
If I didn’t love hustle, I wouldn’t love mentoring younger guys so much. In this ‘staid and stoic’ stage of life, hustle is fun to see and be around. I recently sat before Jon Acuff,…
The Perfect Landing
As we pass the entrance to an Air Force Base, my friend says “Hey Regi, look! How did he do that?” It’s funny, but it’s not far from how we men feel a lot of…
Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered
So how do you know where to stop? When does a pig become a hog? The question behind these questions is simple . . . How much is enough? Appetites urge us to MORE….
Pouring In. Pouring Out.
Look around your community and you’ll find Jesus-followers. The Bible calls these people “disciples.” They are learners and followers of Jesus. Learners listen. Take notes. Some of them read. They get information about Jesus and…
God, Legos and Santa Claus
On Christmas Eve, my granddaughters placed the cookies and milk by the fireplace with their traditional note for Santa. But this one was a little different . . . “My sister and I would…
