When Is It Time to Worry?
I was always told not to worry.
As a kid, I was a natural worrier. When I couldn’t figure things I usually resorted to worrying.
Is...
Empowered – The Normal Christian Life
As you reach out to bring others to Christ, how much of what you do is happening by the power of the Holy Spirit…and...
Whose Strength Are You Operating In?
How much of what you do is based on your ability versus the intervening strength of God? It’s possible to move forward in our...
The Power of the Kindness of God
I read Romans chapter 2 for years before the light went on with an important verse one day – 2:4b. “The kindness of God...
Living At the Speed of Soul
There are lots of projects vying for my attention these days. A new book is in the offing. Multiple blogs. Weekend messages. Staff to...
Being Yourself or Being Outward
Like most people, I’m an introvert by nature. The ironic truth is, I struggle with the notion of doing an outreach every time it...
Sunflower Seeds and Peggy’s Loss
Today I went out with a serving team to give away free flower seeds near our church in Oregon. One lady I ran into...
Sometimes Small Numbers Work Best
Many times I have gone outreaching with just a small cadre of folks. Sometimes that has been a homegroup. At other times I have...
Ready For A Nervous BreakThrough?!
Ready For A Nervous BreakThrough?!
A good friend of mine recently related to me how God has been on the move in his life. It...
Heaven’s Lessons
What happens when you knock on death's door not once, but twice?
As Steve Sjogren opened his eyes during surgery, the people around his bed...
