The Four Foundational Questions
Today’s post is courtesy of one of my closest friends and mentors, John Richie. John has a long successful career as a corporate executive. We’ve worked together twice. First when he served as COO of…
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.
Can You Partner With Your Church?
Anyone can go to church, at least we can here in America. There’s no admission fee, no ticket required, no secret handshake (unless they haven’t let me in on it. Uh oh. I wouldn’t be…
Participation Without Involvement Breeds Cynicism
To watch this principle in action, go to any homeowners association meeting. Whether you like them or not….whether you agree with them or not…those people involved in leadership who put in all the time and…
Remove the “D” Word From Your Marriage
If your marriage isn’t in trouble or hasn’t been, consider yourself incredibly blessed. Most couples go through some really bad stuff at some point. And the “bad stuff” has led to divorce more times than…
There Is No Heavier Burden Than a Great Opportunity
Years ago, someone bought a bunch of billboards on the interstate we often travel. With no reference to a company or a cause, they simply said… “There is no heavier burden than a great opportunity.”…
Can You Defend Christianity?
In Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller shocked me when he described an interview he did with a radio talk show host. “Defend Christianity,” demanded the radio jock. “I can’t,” replied Miller. In disbelief, the host…
Rehearsing the Last Act
When you’re 20, you think you’re invincible. Death happens to other people, not to you. If you’re under 40, you still don’t think you’re going to die…not really. You know it’ll happen, but you don’t really believe it. But…
What Will Your Next-Generation Legacy Be?
What will your next-generation legacy be? “What a dad pursues with fervor, his kids will pursue in moderation. What a dad pursues in moderation, his children will ignore. ….and you won’t know how you did…
An Inconvenient Truth about Following Jesus
Here’s a test for you. Think about something you could do….some role you could play in helping others in Jesus’ name. Stop right now and think. Nobody’s going to know what you come up with….
Zone vs. Man-to-Man
It’s pretty rare when I have a BGI (blinding guiding insight). But I had one a few weeks ago and couldn’t wait to share it. Here goes…. We’ve gone “zone”. Jesus called “man to man”….
