When Less is More – Week One
The Old Testament tells the story of an ordinary man and his impressive God. Well, actually, it records numerous accounts with this same storyline, but today I want to look…
Influence – Week Three
There is something particularly poignant about praise in the midst of adversity. Watching someone worship God in the good times will encourage me, but observing that same person worship in…
Influence – Week Two
During a brief encounter in Cuba, Gardenia challenged me to talk to God as a friend and trust Him without reserve. I learned about deep faith, Spirit-led prayer, and boldness…
Influence – Week One
Who are you influencing? It is not uncommon for us to underestimate the impact our life has – for good or bad. The words we say, the steps we take,…
Not Shrinking Back – Week Five
Faith is future-oriented. When circumstances say, “give up,” men and women of faith say, “not me!” Faith presses in and pushes forward, despite all odds. Faith knows that what is…
Not Shrinking Back – Week Four
Faith is about the long game, not the short game. Your faith is not measured by your accolades but by your character. Faithfulness is about the choices you make, not…
Not Shrinking Back – Week Three
At what point is faith the strongest? Is it when we see the miracle, when we hold steady in the storm, or when we cling to hope despite discouraging circumstances?…
Not Shrinking Back – Week Two
How do I know if I have faith? My guess is I am not the only one who has wrestled with this question. While I aspire to have faith, I…
Not Shrinking Back – Week One
The famous chapter on faith, Hebrews 11, is preceded with these words, “But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to…
When Work Feels Like Work – Week Five
I’m an achiever. I love the feeling of accomplishing something, of seeing it the whole way through. Checking something off the list brings a certain satisfaction. Seeing results and impact…