The weight of wrath and the wonder of the Gospel
God's wrath and grace are just and final. Understanding and sharing the Good News is crucial. Choose grace, help others choose wisely.
Integrity tested, grace applied: a leader’s prayer for renewal
Participate in whatever God wants to do with you right now. Know he is preparing you for a glorious life in the present and an even more glorious eternity.
More than enough: leading from a place of god’s provision
The peace, clarity, and confidence you’re seeking as a leader are already yours—because the Shepherd lacks nothing.
The God who invites—and can deliver
Before we claim the promise of Jeremiah 33:3, we must first grasp the nature of the God who makes it. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present—uniquely able to fulfill His invitation to reveal great and incomprehensible things.
Omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent
When you grasp that God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and always present, it changes how you pray, lead, and live each day.
From transaction to transformation: what true salvation really looks like
Jeremiah 9:12-14 discusses the consequences of abandoning God's instruction. This personal reflection on salvation reveals the importance of transformation over a mere transaction for eternal life.
Seeing eye to eye with God: leading with righteousness, compassion, and eternal perspective
God loves it when our hearts mirror his. He loves it when we do what he does. He loves it when, as the old song says, we look full in his wonderful face.
When excuses won’t help: choosing responsibility over regret
Owning our mistakes and planning ahead brings peace and clarity. Ecclesiastes 8:6 reminds us that wise timing and preparation help lift the weight of life’s troubles.
The wisdom of planning
Wise planning leads to success. Proverbs 24:27 teaches us to establish priorities, evaluate outcomes, and take intentional steps. Thoughtful preparation prevents failure and builds lasting impact.
The wisdom of deep listening
It takes great questions and deep listening to truly connect with them. Here are a few ideas for great questions.
Hunger for what truly satisfies
Eating just enough for the day demonstrates faith that God will provide just enough again tomorrow.
Hopelessly devoted: a love that lasts a lifetime
People of a certain age, me, for example, remember a couple of pop songs filled with echoes of this verse.
When there’s nothing left to say: waiting and trusting in God
What are we to do when there is nothing left to say?
Living simply, loving deeply, walking humbly
Every day, we have the choice, every moment in fact, to decide who gets to decide—us or God.
Driving in grace: choosing kindness on the road
If you ever see me laugh out loud for no reason, know that, yes, I do think funny thoughts like this from time to time.
Rest as a gift: working from the grace of rest
Sleep is one of God's gifts we get to arrange for ourselves. We are wiser and better when we practice this rhythm of grace.
Empowered for purpose: leading with gentle strength
Gentleness is power under control. It is also deploying power properly for the benefit of others.
The power of kindness: lessons from teacher of the year
At the risk of appearing different, abnormal, peculiar, or irregular, try a little kindness today.
The roar and the whisper: hearing God’s voice
When God wants to be heard, he is impossible to ignore.
Embracing today with wisdom from the past and hope for the future
Two mindsets that can prevent us from living our best lives today. One is hallowing the Good Ol’ Days, and the other is placing all our hopes on Someday.
