We all need people we can trust. Someone whose advice you seek because you know it’s good and they are reliable, capable and experienced. There are no lack of opinions around these days but someone you can depend upon is
Someone You Can Trust

We all need people we can trust. Someone whose advice you seek because you know it’s good and they are reliable, capable and experienced. There are no lack of opinions around these days but someone you can depend upon is
So, we’re used to the fact that things aren’t what they used to be. We’ve settled in with that. But as you start a day, week, month, quarter you’ve got to ask, what do I do now? If you’re a
YOU NEVER KNOW WHO GOD IS GONNA USE was a song by the late Rich Mullins. Always encouraged me to hear that song. It talked about all kinds of people in the Bible that God used …Miriam who danced, Samson
Think you might you have gifts? But isn’t it scary to use them? How Do You Start? “It began as you might expect. In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty dirty wet hole full
My middle daughter joined me today for a minor errand that was fun and encouraging for us both. We went to the dump! There were sticks and brush to get rid of, old timbers from an ancient playset that we
Okay okay, I know that God is omnipresent and always here. He is there or here or wherever we might be ahead of us. Got it! But it doesn’t always feel that way does it? I know it’s not about
I got to be part of a panel discussion this weekend. It was a privilege to be asked as we discussed traditional churches making the shift to missional. I love this stuff! And I really enjoy that people in so
One of the great struggles in ministry is survival. Stats say that hundreds of pastors or ministers quit each month. And the numbers for volunteers quitting is staggering as well. A number of years ago, when I was a youth
Think about the fun you had! Back in your early ministry or when you were part of a team that started something new. Maybe you’ve even got pictures or can reminisce with team members. Not so much thinking of a “those
Spent time with a friend today and it turned out it was his birthday — his 93rd birthday! I didn’t know!! Argh! I didn’t know it was his birthday until I heard someone wish him a happy birthday! Oh man,