Following the Way, Understanding the Truth, Living the Life
As Jesus neared the end of His life on earth, His disciples became more and more concerned that Jesus said He was going to leave them. They had dropped so much to follow Him, and yet here they were coming to … Continued
You Can End Corruption
Businessweek this week reported that in a recent study by Chapman University it was revealed that 75% of Americans believe that corruption is a factual reality in politics today, making it the #1 biggest area for bi-partisan agreement in the country. And … Continued
We Will Never Forget
At 7:59AM September 11, 2001 Mohammed Atta was sitting in his seat as just one of the 92 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 11 as its wheels left the runway at Boston’s Logan International Airport. Just 47 minutes later at … Continued
The Power of a Positive Response
No matter what the situation, God is calling you to respond with love, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, grace, and understanding. Jesus put it this way, “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for … Continued
Pursue God’s Best For You
There is a difference between what you believe is possible and what God knows you are capable of. There is a dynamic tension between who you are and who you can be. There is a stretch between your subjective view and … Continued
Give To Receive
Giving is the root of a successful life. Giving brings freedom, peace, and joy. Giving empowers the giver and the receiver. Giving multiplies the blessings you receive. Jesus put it this way, “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will … Continued
Up Close and Personal
Isn’t it interesting that usually when people talk about absolute truth they speak in generalities? As if to be absolute a fact has to establish a stereotype and so act as a precursor to prejudice? In this worldview, the believer asserts … Continued
Complex, Flawed, and Victorious
Every life is a story. Every person is a book worth reading. Every human is a complex collage of influences, decisions, and experiences. So, if you are letting your dark and complex past define you, if you are looking at … Continued
Boldly Declare Grace
Shame. Guilt. Fear. Judgment. Condemnation. Punishment. Isolation. For thousands of years these have been the prescription for and the expected result of sin. They have been codified in legal systems, embedded culturally in societies, and preached from pulpits the world … Continued
From Transparency To Truth
Transparency is a word that is included on almost every corporate bingo board. Touted as the key to successful organizations and mentioned regularly by executives and board members at all the major companies, transparency is the established foundation that leaders reference … Continued
People Are People No Matter How __________
In Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who, Horton the elephant famously discovers that “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” As I consider all of the violence, hatred, divisiveness, and fear that is making the news all over the … Continued