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My Favorite Mistakes of 2016
As each year ends, I like to look back at both my successes and misses. Both of them help me to adjust my trajectory...
Jesus is the Model
I have been overseeing a threaded online discussion with dozens of pastors from around the world. Has been interesting as always.
My beginning - "Jesus...
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Trader Joe’s Employees – My Kind of People
A friend and I attended a pastor’s conference awhile back. It was a pretty relaxed group; some might say too relaxed! At the end,...
Mega-Churches or Medium-sized Churches…?
Someone sent me a tweet recently I’ve been thinking about. He asked about mega-churches and if many of the people they attract simply come...
Was Osama Bin Laden Saved?
The cover of Time magazine recently featured Pastor Rob Bell and his controversial new book that hones in on the weighty issue of eternity....
Why Kindness?
I was asked to write two book forwards this week. This is something I have done for a number of writers – more in...
Lesson #6: “Big God!”…Your Perspective on Him Will Change.
#6: “Big God!”…Your Perspective on Him Will Change.
When death has come your way, your image of God will be altered. It has to. The...
Lesson #10: Turtles Last Longer Than Rabbits
#10: Turtles Last Longer Than Rabbits
You’ve heard Aesop’s story about the tortoise and the hare. In this classic tale, the hare takes off quickly...
Should Ted Haggard Have Been Forgiven Earlier?
By now you’ve probably seen the Oprah interview with Ted Haggard and his wife Em. If you haven’t seen it yet you can catch...
7.5 Lessons I Learned About Outreach At Burning Man
The famous Burning Man Festival is happening right now in the desert north of Reno right now. About 50,000 people from all over the world...
Lesson #7: God Will Intervene
#7: God Will Intervene
I was in a coma state for an extended time after my death. When I came out of the coma I...
OUTREACH & EVANGELISM
How’s Your Smile?
Since I was a child I’ve been told there is a healing power in a smile. As with a lot of gifts, the giver...
8 Projects to Try Out This Fall
I'm often asked about the best projects for success. Whether it’s a warm and sunny area like Southern California or Seattle where it apparently...
Five Great Halloween Outreaches
Halloween is one of those nights that set up perfectly to reach your community due to the excitement, plethora of families, and openness of...
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Student to Student Kindness
A high school student in South Carolina bought her friend shoes, and the gesture moved...
Kindness in the News
Belle and Abby: Kindness in Middle School for All
Belle holds open one door, Abby the...
Do Something Productive
Imagine that you get a text from your boss tonight. He has called off all...
Trader Joe’s Employees – My Kind of People
A friend and I attended a pastor’s conference awhile back. It was a pretty relaxed...
The Cancer of Criticism
A few years ago I came across a radio show that disturbed me. The show...
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The Importance of Kindness
Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Affection, gentleness, warmth, concern, and care are words that are associated with...
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The Importance of Kindness
Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Affection, gentleness, warmth, concern, and care are words that are associated with...
Student to Student Kindness
A high school student in South Carolina bought her friend shoes, and the gesture moved him to tears.
