Simple Behaviors

At the 2013 Chick-fil-A Leadercast John Maxwell talked about the need for simplicity in leadership and the steps to get to the place where we can simply lead (simply). In the framework he presented, it’s important to understand that simple does not mean shallow...

What Missions are About

What do you think missions are about? Construction projects Financial aid Medical assistance Helping the poor Those are all good things – and they are often the context for missions. But ultimately, missions are about two things: God and people. They are about...

Reaching Goals

Everybody wants a fast, easy way to reach their goals. But often the most effective path is the slow plodding of baby steps over time.

Delight Yourself in the Lord

This is something that one of my pastors shared a couple of weeks ago. It helped me with some perspective and I’m hoping it will do the same for you. Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4, ESV emphasis added)...

4 Things I Learned from Fasting

If you’ve never considered fasting as a spiritual discipline, I can heartily recommend it. There’s more to a fast than just giving up food and it can yield great results in your life and improve your relationship with God. I don’t fast a lot. I eat a...