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.
Three Kinds of People Three Kinds of People
Leadership

Three Kinds of People

My friend John (yes, him again!) points me to a book I’d overlooked . . . a book by Dr. Henry Cloud called Necessary Endings. In Chapter 7, the book goes deep on the triage…

First and Final Words First and Final Words
Death & Dying

First and Final Words

Ask Christians what they want to hear 30 seconds after they die. Most will say “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge…

Neon Steeple Neon Steeple
Theology

Neon Steeple

I’m a huge David Crowder fan. His newest release is called Neon Steeple . Here’s how it begins . . . “Well I didn’t come here of my own accord  . . . and I…

Going ‘All In’ Going ‘All In’
Walking the Talk

Going ‘All In’

Towards the end of my last Radical Mentoring group, I put a copy of this in front of every guy and asked them to consider signing it. Take a look…. Stiff huh? Guys reacted in…

Gospel Patrons Gospel Patrons
Stewardship

Gospel Patrons

A new friend sent me a couple of copies of a new book called Gospel Patrons by John Rinehart. Short read, powerful & simple message. Seems that where God picks someone for powerful Kingdom impact,…

Identity Theft Identity Theft
Theology

Identity Theft

It’s a travesty that over 12 million people in the U.S. had their identities stolen last year. Somebody pretends they’re somebody they’re not and over $24 billion gets confused in the process. But there’s a…

Self-Forgetting Adoration Self-Forgetting Adoration
Prayer

Self-Forgetting Adoration

I was bragging to my wife about how my ‘default setting’ is gratitude. When I pray during the day, I’m usually saying “Thank you God” for something. “Thank you for forgiving me . . ….

Level 3 Christian Level 3 Christian
Influence In The World

Level 3 Christian

Men born into western culture face three big decisions when it comes to Christianity: 1. What will you do with Jesus Christ? Everyone is free to accept His offer of salvation… or not. This is…

Who is ‘They’? Who is ‘They’?
Identity

Who is ‘They’?

“A person gets his identity in life based on how the most important person in his life sees him.”  — Charles Cooley, Looking Glass Self Loser? Sinner? Poser? Stranger? Orphan? Winner? Leader? Handsome? Ugly? Too fat? Too…