The 3 Big Distractions
Jesus was so smart. From a first century world with no TV or technology, He spoke into our lives and put His finger on exactly 3 things that take us away from His Presence and…
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.
Wes Yoder’s Bond of Brothers
Wes Yoder’s book Bond of Brothers is one of the best books for men on community. I mean, such a great title, who could resist? You can check out the book by clicking here. Here’s a…
Empathy for Jesus
Day in and day out, Christ-followers ask Jesus to have empathy for them. To ‘be with them’. We thank Jesus for His love and forgiveness. We rest knowing He “feels us”. . . that He…
Getting Off Track
How does it work that someone so close to God . . . so “filled with the Spirit” . . . so fired up and full of love . . . ends up distraught, angry…
My Philosophy of Leadership
So much of what we call leadership today is really just management, moving tangible resources around to accomplish things. Leadership is more than that. It’s about the intangible. It’s about hearts. Often, when I see…
Alligator Arms
My friend Rusty (an Auburn man) uses this metaphor all the time. When it feels like what you want to touch is just out of your reach. No matter how hard you think, how far…
Why Would God Want to Talk to Me?
Imagine having a child, fathered by you or adopted . . . doesn’t matter. Now imagine raising that child without ever speaking to him. He comes to you all the time, asking for stuff, pouring…
The Power of Self-Disclosure (Part II)
When we last left our story, a guy was pedaling toward his high school girlfriend’s house as hard as he could. Hurt by his wife, he’s about to mess up big time. He’s given himself…
The Power of Self-Permission (Part I)
So a guy goes to his high school reunion and they pass out a directory with every classmates’ address and phone number. There’s the address of Arlene, his high school sweetheart (she was the homecoming…
The Questions Around “Calling”
When you don’t understand something, find someone smarter than you and ask them for help. I’ve heard the word “Calling” forever. Even read Os Guiness’ classic book The Call. But I still didn’t get it,…
