A Tribute to Carrie Fisher and Prozac
She knew something was off kilter when she woke up a night to find she was in the middle of a busy street in...
Walking Out Your Potential
I’ve come to believe that most success in life is about doing things that are distasteful - or at least a willingness to do...
Strategy of Attacks
As we live a life of obedience we run into obstacles. Chalk it up to the universal principle of attack and counter-attack. As you...
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...