Power in Weakness – Week Two

Have you ever felt like the odds are stacked against you? Like you want to serve God but don’t have what it takes? Maybe you are trying to follow Him,…

Power in Weakness – Week One

A few months ago, I was invited to teach on the topic of power. Typically, I am quick to take advantage of teaching opportunities, but I decided I would pass…

Ponder Anew – Week Two

Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,if with his love he…

Ponder Anew – Week One

Long after the song was over, the phrase repeated in my mind, “Ponder anew what the Almighty can do.” While the hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty has long been familiar…

Lies We Believe – Week Five

The subtitle of Mark Batterson’s book Chase the Lion is if your dream doesn’t scare you, it’s too small. In context, Mark is talking about chasing God-ordained and God-sized dreams. When we…

Lies We Believe – Week Four

One of my favorite things to do is help people and organizations find their sweet spot and soar to new levels. Yet far too often, I observe people (including myself)…

Lies We Believe – Week Three

There is a common misconception that fear is the opposite of faith. Based on that faulty thinking, we often feel disqualified and convince ourselves that we are not brave and…

Lies We Believe – Week Two

Have you ever experienced the nagging feeling that you don’t belong, that people will soon discover just how unqualified you are, or maybe that everyone has already realized you are…

Lies We Believe – Week One

As a teenager, I memorized a powerful verse. “You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:32 NASB).  Truth brings freedom. Or inversely stated, lies…

Pressing Pause

I am guessing I may not be the only one who has felt more than a little weary recently. Weariness comes in multiple forms and can originate from loss, health…