The Twin Truths Beneath Contentment
Learning defines much of our lives. We mark educational moments — graduations from kindergarten,...
Every Good Parent Will Have Regrets: Advice to My 30-Year-Old Self
What would I tell my younger self about parenting? Being invited to write on that question is akin to being offered free dental work. The...
3 Questions to Ask About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is rarely instantaneous. The words “I forgive you” are freely offered with a faith towards God, but we all know they can...
The Neglected Competency Within Your Leadership Calling
“God has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the...
Become What You Are Declared to Be!
Walk. Walk. Walk. Walk. Four times in the latter half of Ephesians Paul commands the church to “walk” (4:1, 17 in a prohibition; 5:2,...
What Unbelief Sounds Like
“Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!”. Alas, a prayer I have prayed many times (and you probably have too). It can be a commendable...
Living From Approval, Not For Approval
Let me ask you a question: What do you think God feels about you right now? Irritation over your...
The Potential Saul Within Us All
Leadership scandals may be popular, but they are hardly new. The big-name leaders who splatter the pavement with drama are falling into a...
Soured Ambitions
Ambition is a lot like milk. It starts out tasty but sours quickly. And, though it may appear white and pure on the outside, it gets nasty...
Leaders, Let’s Not Lose Leaders!
Once I heard a radio interview with a Christian college professor contrasting college students...