Insufficient Saviors
I’ve got a savior complex. Anytime I see someone hurting or in need I want to fix it—and them—totally. You might think that’s because I’m a guy and that every…
THE BOLDEST LEADERS MAKE THE BIGGEST TARGETS
I’ve been leading everything from sports teams to prayer meetings since I was nine years old. Leadership is difficult, and it courts a terrible scrutiny. But that doesn’t mean such…
101 things to say before the offering (27)
We often mistakenly believe that allegiance to Jesus entails poverty. However, when you see people in the Bible who surrendered their lives to God, you see them richly blessed beyond…
THE ONLY MONSTER
Long afterward, I was invited by the Commanding General to tour the War Crimes prison underground. I found what I expected—cleanliness, order, isolation—and was surprised by the number of criminals…
101 things to say before the offering (26)
Romans 10.17 says faith comes by hearing God’s Word. When you are in financial stress or feeling discouraged, you need to bolster your faith with scripture. Joshua 1.8 says “Study…
JESUS DIDN’T LIKE RULES, EXCEPT THE REALLY HARSH ONES
The number one misconception people have about Jesus is they think he wasn’t interested in rules. That’s true, but it’s not because rules are immoral. It’s because rules are ineffective….
DESIRE IS THE COMPASS OF VOCATION
Earlier this week my daughter came home from school in tears. She’s been conflicting with her third grade teacher and struggling in math. It’s not new. Anna has been unhappy…
WHY PING PONG, CONFERENCES, AND BOOKS WITHOUT PICTURES MAKE US HAPPY
I play ping pong every day for an hour with my friend Thane. I go to four conferences a year and read almost 300 books without any pictures. Why? Because…
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