Author
Rick Higgins
What’s involved with becoming a minimalist? It is realizing what is essential and what you can do without. This is a lesson I learned from backpacking. When you’re hiking many miles for several days you realize what’s… Continue Reading →
One of my Mother’s Day gifts to Jeanne this year was putting some shrubbery in our front yard. Last year we took down several pine trees and we had two large stumps remaining. The estimates for having them ground down… Continue Reading →
David Platt has done it again – another challenging book reflecting the heart of God for the nations. The dominant theme throughout the book is the answer to this question, “How can we in the church best unleash the people… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I watched highlights from the Royal Wedding Friday evening, reports indicate over 2 billion people tuned in to the event. It’s amazing that approximately one third of the world’s population watched this wedding. Perhaps the Royal Wedding was… Continue Reading →
I’m sure you’re familiar with the to-do list – I’ve been using one for years. It’s a great way to stay focused and on task and I find a sense of satisfaction as I cross off an item on my… Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how talent is developed? Daniel Coyle reveals the mystery in The Talent Code. If you have a skill you want to develop then I highly recommend this book. Based upon neurological research, Coyle identifies three primary… Continue Reading →
This morning I enjoyed a nice six mile run through the woods and around a lake in my neighborhood. The sun was just coming up revealing the hues and texture of the stratocumulus clouds above me. Off to my left… Continue Reading →
Albert Einstein said, "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." All of us face problems every day and the solution often requires a new way of… Continue Reading →
Gabe Lyons has written a prescient book depicting the contemporary sociological landscape. He portrays how Christians have often gone to extremes in our North American culture by either being separatists or culture accommodating. The result is that both of these… Continue Reading →
At times we may not see as clearly as we need to. That was how Elisha’s servant felt when he saw that he and Elisha were surrounded by a hostile army. Your situation may not be that desperate but you… Continue Reading →
When’s the last time you had a few days of relatively unstructured time? I just experienced a rare weekend like that and it was EXTREMELY REFRESHING! I have a number of responsibilities and speaking engagements on the calendar and I’m… Continue Reading →
The need for effective, biblical leadership is has never been greater! As we consider the crises in our world we need men and women who are willing to say, “Here am I. Send me!” The challenges around us require leaders… Continue Reading →
The Secret has been out for several years and I recently had the opportunity to read it. The book is attractive in its layout and features a number of distinguished individuals providing advice. There are a number of helpful principles… Continue Reading →
I had the opportunity to attend a round table discussion with about a dozen other pastors and church leaders in Chicago this past week. Bill Hybels hosted the event and it was a great opportunity to listen and learn from… Continue Reading →
“The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us And What We Can Do About It” by Joshua Ramo investigates our current state of affairs and examines why in spite of our best efforts to solve… Continue Reading →
