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. ...
If you want to level-up your team’s engagement, performance, and loyalty, Proverbs 1:3 shares three keys to help you do it. “For receiving prudent instruction ...
“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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
“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” ...
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 ...
“Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptized each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive ...
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 ...
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he can become ...
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 ...
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 ...
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10) Love is a word our culture loves to ...
AI tools have been steadily gaining traction for a while now, but why has ChatGPT exploded so rapidly? Because it feels more “human.” Nobody hears ...
On a bike ride with my family the other day, a black snake darted right across our path. Thankfully, we simply rolled on by and ...
If you’re 100% sure your growing business or career is NOT causing ANY issues in your relationships, feel free to skip this post. BUT, if ...
When a woman (or anyone) says she’s fine, but doesn’t seem like it, it could mean: SHE IS FINE, BUT… SHE’S NOT FINE, BUT…
...“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in ...
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by ...
Last night my daughter wet her bed (not normal), and I learned something about burnout. She showed up at 1:40am, crying and knocking quietly on our door. I could tell she felt sorry and embarrassed at the “accident,” but I sensed something else hurt her 4-year-old heart even more. She …
TOPICS: burnout, family, habits
There’s an eerie feeling you get when you visit a place designed for crowds and you find yourself nearly alone. Last week my family and I went with some friends to Legoland Florida for a “last-hurrah” before my son started school. Although we had a great time, it was also …
TOPICS: contribution, family, purpose
If your family moved out tomorrow, would you know why? Don’t get me wrong; I’m not suggesting something like that WILL happen, simply posing the question that if it DID happen, would you understand the reasons behind it? Let me explain. It’s usually pretty easy to tell if we’re “winning” …
TOPICS: businessgrowth, development, entrepreneurship, family, homelife, investment, personaldevelopment, priorities, relationships, truesuccess
If you’re growing a business and a family at the same time, you know conflict is almost inevitable because both are hungry for your attention. Often we can get some understanding from a spouse or significant other because adults know it takes time and sacrifice to build a company. But …
TOPICS: family, hope, kids, parenting, relationships
Have you heard the advice about “balancing work and family” if you want to keep your life from falling apart? What if it’s WRONG? What if “balance” between these two things is not only impossible to maintain, but is actually harmful to pursue if you want both your company and your family …
TOPICS: family, marriage, parenting, perspective, relationships, time
The clock was ticking, and we weren’t getting anything done. My son Bradley loves the pool, and this particular morning I had agreed to join him in “training” together, practicing laps to help us both prepare for the triathlon he wants to do with me in the fall. There, in …
TOPICS: effectiveness, family, fitness, habits, hope, people, perspective, productivity, relationships, training, Work
For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one. Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. (Hebrews 10:34-35) The world has its values …
TOPICS: Acts 13, family, fulfillment, grace, Hebrews 10, inheritance, legacy, promises, salvation
You are my beloved Son. I take delight in you. (Luke 3:22b) The steadfast, unchanging posture of God the Father toward God the Son is not dutiful acceptance, but glorious delight. The scandalous, unbelievable truth of the Gospel is that for those who are united with Jesus by grace through …
TOPICS: acceptance, family, favor, forgiveness, hope, love, Luke 3, redemption, salvation
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Timothy 1 JESUS IS FAITHFUL THROUGH GENERATIONS I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day… I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt …
TOPICS: 2 Timothy 1, election, family, grace, salvation
God’s Hope for Your Heart from Psalm 66 GOD WILL NEVER REJECT YOU Blessed be God, because He has not rejected my prayer or removed His steadfast love from me! (Psalm 66:20) We live in a world full of rejection. For all sorts of reasons, people will turn away from …
TOPICS: acceptance, faithfulness, family, love, Psalm 66, rejection, salvation, steadfastness
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