Your life is a series of choices. From the instant you wake up in the morning until the moment you nod off to sleep at night, you make countless decisions—decisions about the things you do, decisions about the words you speak, and decisions about the way that you choose to direct your thoughts.
Read MoreAfter battling stage four breast cancer for a year, my 80 year old mother passed away. I know death is a part of life but it still feels a little surreal. For as long as I can remember, she would send an email and it would be waiting in my inbox every morning. I would always respond briefly and then go about my work day. When we found out about a year ...
Read MoreThe Israelites were commanded to celebrate—and we would be wise to follow suit.
Read MoreIt was said of the church of the first century, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too” (Acts 17:6 NKJV). That was not meant as a compliment, by the way. It was meant as a criticism.
Read More”What do you want to be known for?" My Pastor Andy Stanley asked that from the Catalyst Stage, and provoked thought inside both myself and an arena filled with others. Leaders young and not so young were all taking the time to invest in themselves, and their team, to gain clarity and multiply their impact. This message resonates with me daily, and as I prepare to attend my seventh Catalyst Conference at ...
Read MoreA thorny question I am often asked about forgiveness is this: “Should I ask forgiveness from people I have wronged if they are unaware that I have wronged them?” Maybe that person is an employer; maybe it’s a friend; maybe it’s your mate. If you have wronged somebody who is unaware of the offense, should you ask forgiveness anyway? The forgiveness experts are divided on this. Some say, “If you ...
Read More“No raging storm can ever defy one word of faith My heart remains sure in the wind, sure in the waves You are the anchor for my soul You won't let go” With all of the literal storms around us these days, those words about Jesus’ character remind us of His faithfulness. That’s from one of my favorite Michael W. Smith songs and while I have played so many great songs by Michael throughout ...
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