God Loves to Use Broken Leaders
It’s easy to find examples of self-assured, strong leaders who drive toward their goals with conviction and confidence and never take “no” for an answer. But what about the rest of us? Those afraid to fail, ashamed of not having more to show for ourselves, and worried that if they stand up and step up […]
Unbelief
“They were unable to enter because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 How many Promised Lands do we miss because we refuse to believe we can enter? It is not that there is a lack of opportunity; far from it! All the things we could ever need are available to us all the time, rich and […]
Fruitful work
“Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me…” Philippians 1:22-2a “Fruitful work” is not busywork. It is not killing time, punching a clock, or rushing around keeping occupied without moving things forward. Fruitful work adds value. It solves problems. It delivers results and produces joy both for and in […]
Undaunted
My word for this year is UNDAUNTED. To me this represents being steadfast in the face of adversity, pressing forward even when it’s hard, and staying focused on the summit even when all I can see is the slope. To be undaunted is to accept the reality of challenges without losing our resolve. It’s the […]
Criticism Can’t Hurt You Unless You Believe It
“Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.” (Proverbs 26:2) That’s a great sentiment, but WHY does an undeserved “curse” have no effect on a person? Because they KNOW it is undeserved. If you criticize me about something but I’m sure you’re wrong, I brush it off right away and […]
Greatness and Ambition
Greatness is a prize worth seeking, but the WAY we seek it matters. “Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.” (Proverbs 22:29) “Don’t boast about yourself before the king, and don’t stand in the place […]
Success and Imagination
The greatest barrier to your True Success is your imagination. You dream too small and so you do not strive. You dream too big without clarity so you feel overwhelmed and do not take action. Or you dream that you are not the “kind of person” who can, would, or should do these things, and […]
3 Simple Habits to Add More Meaning to Your Life
Life can sometimes feel like a never-ending series of tasks and obligations, leaving us feeling drained and unfulfilled. But what if we could add more meaning and purpose to our lives simply by adopting a few new habits? Here are three simple practices you can incorporate into your daily routine to make a positive impact […]
What Kind of Children Are We Giving Our World?
I see plenty of people asking “What kind of world are we giving our children?” I don’t see quite as many asking “What kind of children are we giving our world?” Here are three qualities I’m doing my best to instill in my kids both for their own benefit and for the good of the […]
9 Shortcuts to Winning Trust
Years ago I heard a talk that completely changed my thinking about how to communicate and connect with others, and it transformed my ability to win trust so I can serve people better. The talk was from a man named Gordon MacDonald, and his big idea was this: In every decade of our life, one key […]