Stand Firm
Throughout history, the Bible tells of men and women who stood for God—often against overwhelming odds. Among them were Abraham, Moses, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Esther, Ruth, Rahab… and the…
The Secret Gift
Some years ago, a man came forward and anonymously offered to cover a month’s rent for a struggling family at my church. It was a generous offer, and the family…
Starting Small
Several years ago, my wife and I visited a resort for a wedding. It was one of the nicest places we had ever stayed, and to our surprise, we were…
Willing to do the awkward.
A pastor once had a neighbor he saw often. They would chat about life—food, baseball, and their kids. Over the years, the pastor felt a nudge in his heart: Tell him…
Investing Your Life
The average person in America each day spends about two and a half hours on social media, three hours watching TV, and about an hour and forty-five minutes playing video…
He’s Getting You Ready
Years ago, my wife Laura and I decided to hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park without ever training. Let’s just start off by saying this…