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.
God don’t waste nothin’ God don’t waste nothin’
Theology

God don’t waste nothin’

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 26, 2011

Years ago, I read where Patrick Morley was visiting with an elderly “saint-of-a-woman” he knew. He wanted to pose a question only a saint could answer, so he asked her to explain Romans 8:28.  “And…

Mentoring… A Team Sport Mentoring… A Team Sport
Mentoring

Mentoring… A Team Sport

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 21, 2011

There are guys who want to grow and guys who don’t seem to care.  There are learners, whom I call “heat seekers,” and then there are those who think “Hey, I’m just the way I…

Why Guys Like Golf Why Guys Like Golf
Identity

Why Guys Like Golf

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 18, 2011

I had an epiphany today. I think I figured something out. Guys talk about how tough the game of golf is…..how frustrating…how unforgiving….how you can never quite conquer it…never master it. In fact, I’ve never…

My Least Favorite Word… “deserve” My Least Favorite Word… “deserve”
Grace

My Least Favorite Word… “deserve”

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 13, 2011

There are few words in the English language that stop me cold. Hearing the Lord’s name used in vain still does it. But about the only other word that has same effect is the word…

What’s Down In The Well What’s Down In The Well
Marriage

What’s Down In The Well

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 10, 2011

What’s down in the well comes up in the bucket. One of my young executives taught me a principle years ago that I’ve never forgotten. It was cathartic for me as a leader….and as a…

Are You Arrogant? Are You Arrogant?
Prayer

Are You Arrogant?

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 6, 2011

Saturday night. Men’s retreat. Bonfire. “Write on this card the issue in your life you haven’t turned over to God.” The card gets nailed to a cross, the cross is raised for the visual, and…

Two-Way Relationships Two-Way Relationships
Community

Two-Way Relationships

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 3, 2011

Once you “get” the essence of Christianity….that it’s not about you, but about Him and others, you find yourself really busy. You’re immersed in church stuff; you get involved in ministries, Bible studies, small groups…

Human Being or Human Doing Human Being or Human Doing
Walking the Talk

Human Being or Human Doing

Posted by Regi Campbell on September 30, 2011

I recently had ‘em handed to me by a good friend. He said, “When I see someone running as hard as you run, I wonder who he’s trying to please.”  He didn’t even think “Is…

Exclusive vs. Inclusive Exclusive vs. Inclusive
Walking the Talk

Exclusive vs. Inclusive

Posted by Regi Campbell on September 27, 2011

Carl Sandburg is a legendary American writer and poet. In an interview, he was once asked, “You are such a master of words…what is your least favorite word?” His answer… The word “Exclusive.” I get…

Facts Are Friendly Facts Are Friendly
Character

Facts Are Friendly

Posted by Regi Campbell on September 21, 2011

I’ve said this a thousand times and every time I say it, my wife disagrees. It’s become a point of debate, not just with us, but with our friends as well. Let me stake out…