Confessions Of A Disabled Pastor

So I have been sitting on the couch for the past 10 days contemplating life. I've come to the conclusion that it was no accident that God allowed me to tear my ACL. God knew that for me, like Jacob, in order to stop stubbornly struggling, I need a little crippling from time to time. … Continue reading Confessions Of A Disabled Pastor

There Is A Way…

There is a way that seems right to a man: Each morning we rise and hurry on our way to attend to our unattended busyness. We press and push down the road of life with all the rest not realizing we travel a road that never leads to rest. But we feel pressured and so … Continue reading There Is A Way…

6 Powerful Tips To Make Your Marriage THRIVE

There is a natural tendency in marriage to just SURVIVE and fail to THRIVE. You know - there is nothing necessarily wrong with your marriage, but there is not a whole lot that's particularly great about it either.  Here are six tips that Nannette and I have found helpful in our marriage over the years … Continue reading 6 Powerful Tips To Make Your Marriage THRIVE

9 Habits Of Genuinely Happy People

Everyone wants to be happy! From birth we are infused with an innate ability to be happy, to laugh, to giggle and delight in the simplest of things. But as we grow older and get more complicated, we actually lose the ability to be happy. In order to be truly happy we must first first … Continue reading 9 Habits Of Genuinely Happy People

Are You Missing Out On The Most Profound Experience of Life?

I am often asked, "Why discipleship? Why should I commit to a discipleship program like Impact195?" -- Because truly following Jesus is tough -- We all need equipping! -- The road to maturity in Christ is a narrow one. There are lots of detours and distractions along the way. Jesus warned that the way that … Continue reading Are You Missing Out On The Most Profound Experience of Life?

What You Can Learn About Yourself From An ACL Tear?

After 4 different doctors & an MRI, I finally got the truth...  ---- I wish I could say it happened as I was running from rebels after preaching the Gospel in a closed country. But the truth is it happened in Senegal while playing basketball with some missionaries I went to visit. It wasn't even … Continue reading What You Can Learn About Yourself From An ACL Tear?

Are You Too Busy? Take this simple test and find out:

Read the following statements & rate your self on a scale of 1 to 4 as they apply to you: (1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Usually, 4 = Always) You struggle to juggle family, work, relationships, life, etc. Waiting at red lights causes you stress Eating is a time for multitasking (i.e. … Continue reading Are You Too Busy? Take this simple test and find out:

Do you know the 7 early warning signs of a wasted life?

        1. A significant portion of your life is being lived in front of a screen: Society is continually sucking us into a virtual form of living. For many, the Internet has opened a whole world of wasted time. For some, going to the movies has been the most epic experience they’ve … Continue reading Do you know the 7 early warning signs of a wasted life?