Unsettling moments like this force us to face what we often ignore: the fragility of the things we lean on most. Whether it’s a financial...
Since the summer of 2024, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring and shepherding a cohort of over thirty remarkable leaders called The Sycamore...
I want to return once more to the Love. Know. Speak. Do. model of biblical discipleship that we had been examining throughout the summer. Before...
Two scriptural accounts have formed my “knowing” God. Be still and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10a
Consider these elements when planning a personal retreat.
Have you been through a barren season? It’s those seasons where you have planted seeds and watered them, but nothing is growing or producing....
C.S. Lewis famously said that when we read history, we find that those who did the most for the present world are also those who thought the most...
What would have to happen this year for you to consider it a successful year? Have you thought about that? What is your definition of success? Most...
Mary did what she needed to do. She packed her bags, made an exit strategy, and left. What do you NEED to do this Christmas?
Growing up in sports and then working in sales caused me to hear a lot of motivational sayings. One of them that I remember is from UCLA basketball...
Why are we so bad at solitude? Our king did it quite well. As a man, Jesus knew his limitations. He understood his need to connect with his...
A few years ago the Seattle Times carried an article by Shirleen Holt in which was the following: “Nearly ten million Americans worked more...
By Erica Barthalow on May 14, 2021 10:21 am I stared at the email, beautifully and kindly worded but nevertheless soul-crushing. It was the...
How much time do you spend in prayer each day? I once read that D.L. Moody spent up to 8 hours a day in prayer. That has always challenged me....
Do you ever feel like your faults, failures and past sins disqualify you from being used by God? Sometimes those voices that tell me those things...
No one wants to feel lonely. And yet, every single person does. Loneliness, along with anxiety, is one of the most basic realities of being human....
Everyone deals with painful emotions from time to time. You might struggle with anger, envy, fear, or guilt. These emotions might be related to a...
One of my favorite people in the Bible is Gideon. I’m reminded of his story so often because I find myself in need of all the lessons it...
The voice of toxic self-condemnation can still get loud in my head, even after years of "knowing better".
I like to ask people, “What’s the difference between a dream and a goal?” A lot of people struggle with this question at first...
I love the feeling of a fresh start, a new beginning. This is why I love the New Year holiday. It feels like an opportunity to leave...
I love the sights, sounds, colors, and tastes of Christmas. I enjoy the gifts, decorations, and delicacies unique to December just as much as...
Have you ever stuffed your emotions because you thought they couldn’t be trusted? I did, for most of my young adult life. In fact, I...
One of the things I believe each of us must do daily is to choose our attitude. If you don’t choose it, your day will choose it for you....
Recently I received a message through my Facebook page from a wife struggling with a very common issue in modern marriages. To paraphrase her...
