My perspective on life has changed. For a long time, I cared deeply about my accomplishments and reaching the next big milestone. I spent much of my life looking ahead, thinking about what I needed to accomplish next and figuring out how to get there. Somewhere along the way, though, I lost valuable time withContinue reading “Who Are You Becoming?”
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Be a Pharisee to Yourself
What Does It Mean to Be Legalistic? In recent weeks and months, I have been reflecting on many aspects of my life, specifically my understanding of my Christian faith. I was raised in the church, and I cannot remember a time when my Christian faith was not a part of my life. This has comeContinue reading “Be a Pharisee to Yourself”
Redefining the “Perfect” Marriage
Conventional wisdom holds that a “perfect marriage” is a myth—at least if your definition of perfection is a relationship devoid of conflict, ego, or impatience. If perfection is defined as a static peak where no further growth is possible, then the skeptics are right. Such a state would be both impossible and stagnant. However, IContinue reading “Redefining the “Perfect” Marriage”
The Radical Shift: Trading Earthly Ambition for Heavenly Wisdom
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven butContinue reading “The Radical Shift: Trading Earthly Ambition for Heavenly Wisdom”
The Wisdom That Leads to Real Change
There are two kinds of change in life: outward change and inward change. Outward change happens around us. It includes shifts in our circumstances or environment—moving to a new home, losing a job, receiving a promotion, or even changing your appearance. These changes affect our situation, and most of us experience them regularly. They areContinue reading “The Wisdom That Leads to Real Change”
Repost: Be Strong and Courageous (Part 2)
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors’” (Joshua 1:6). Last time I discussed that strong and courageous leadership starts with submission to God. This time, I want to discuss how strong and courageous leadership means standing strong and being courageous in the faceContinue reading “Repost: Be Strong and Courageous (Part 2)”
Repost: Be Strong and Courageous (Part 1)
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors” (Joshua 1:6). These were the words the Lord spoke to Joshua when he succeeded Moses as the leader of Israel. But to fully understand their weight, we need to go back about forty years—back to theContinue reading “Repost: Be Strong and Courageous (Part 1)”
The Redemption of Peter: From Bitter Denial to Restored Love
When Jesus was on trial, Peter, one of His closest followers, stood by watching. Recognized by the crowd, Peter was accused of being a disciple of Jesus. Three times he was challenged, and three times Peter adamantly denied knowing the Lord. Peter’s betrayal was so crushing that, immediately after his third denial, he heard theContinue reading “The Redemption of Peter: From Bitter Denial to Restored Love”
No One Is Good…
The other day, as I was driving home with my son, he turned to me and said, “Dad, you’re a good dad!” I felt a rush of mixed emotions. At first, I felt honored, but soon shame settled in, realizing how far I fall short of being a good father. I began to think ofContinue reading “No One Is Good…”
The Arrogance of Humanity
Throughout scripture, we are told to fear God. Over 140 references throughout scripture talk about the fear of God. Even Jesus said, “Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28). ItContinue reading “The Arrogance of Humanity”
Selfless Leadership Is Purposeful Leadership 