Your First Question

Your First Question

One day, it hit me. I had no rhythm. I’m not referring to dance floor moves (although I don’t have those either). It had more to do with an inner sense of timing. I was working hard, trying my best, but things just weren’t coming together. Below the emails, activities...
No One in My Family is a Christian

No One in My Family is a Christian

This email broke my heart. Just discovered over the holidays that no one in my family is a Christian… please pray for my family… my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sadly, the three youngest generations of this family live apart from the...
Wanted

Wanted

In his recently revised classic, What’s So Amazing About Grace?, Philip Yancey tells the story of Peter Greave. Greave contracted leprosy while stationed in India.   “He returned to England, half-blind and partially paralyzed, to live on a compound run by a group...
The One Thing That Changes Everything

The One Thing That Changes Everything

I didn’t see it coming.   Early in ministry, I traveled to a three-day conference on “Leading and Growing Your Church.” To be honest, I was primed for this one. We had seen some growth in the church I was serving, but it had been slow and met with resistance at...
The One Common Denominator of All Successful People

The One Common Denominator of All Successful People

I couldn’t believe it. You may have seen the meme going around about Josh Allen, star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. He’s had a phenomenal 2024-25 season, was a finalist for the National Football League’s MVP, and has led his team to the AFC Championship game on...
Trusting God in the Dark

Trusting God in the Dark

I had a bad feeling about it.   My wife left a note for me to call someone as soon as possible. With a halting mix of fear and hope, I dialed the number. Tragically, my fears were confirmed. The voice on the other end shared news so devastating, I was speechless....