Journal
How Do You Network?
An old friend of my girlfriend asked this question via Facebook and wanted to get some thoughts. …(Continue Reading)
Make Their Problem Bigger Than Your Own
Yesterday on a field trip with my 5-year daughter we had a chance to walk out in a field. My heart burned in turmoil, wondering how on earth I'm going to lead what God has started. …(Continue Reading)
Where to Find the Front Line
Why It's Unfair to Expect Any Human to Satisfy You
I was on a walk just talking with God and a thought hit me. Do not look to people to satisfy you (family, girlfriend, spouse, employee, child, employer, pastor) because they can't. …(Continue Reading)
But fries are good for you! They're made of potatoes!
So I'm taking my daughter Atalie on a date and she's going on and on about how excited she is to go on the playground slides at McDonald's and wants me to slide too. …(Continue Reading)
Courage for Today
The Power of Empathy
I've been reading The EQ Edge a book on emotional intelligence by Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book. How powerful is empathy when it comes to missional living? …(Continue Reading)
Why Love Motivates So Much Better Than Guilt
Guilt is a bad motivator. It's furious but short because like fire, it only lasts as long as it has something to consume. …(Continue Reading)
Jesus is Not Going on Vacation
My friend, Steven Montgomery, texted me today with a powerful thought... …(Continue Reading)
Organic Versus Structure...Elusive, Painful, Worth It
Some days as a church planter I feel stretched between organic growth and putting structure into the ministry. …(Continue Reading)
