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A nation is born stoic, and dies epicurean. Will Durant Will Durant was a prolific historian and philosopher with an amazing understanding of history. He observed that the birth of a nation is characterized by a strong religious faith that… Continue Reading →
We’ve all known someone who feels they’ve been placed on this planet to dominate others. We see them in pre-school, telling other kids who can have what toy. Later, they end up as someone’s lab partner in high-school chemistry… Continue Reading →
We face a barrage of attacks from the world, our own fleshly desires, and the devil. The Psalmist understood the severity of the battle and he also realized the key to victory: How can a young man keep his way… Continue Reading →
Preach the Law until they are convicted, then preach Grace until they are converted. John Wesley Jesus provided for us the model of evangelism. To those who were proud and self-righteous, He presented the law (Mark 10:17-27) and to the… Continue Reading →
Have you ever sought anything wholeheartedly? Not casually, not on and off, not halfheartedly, not even like it really mattered but not enough to give up something you thought was better. WHOLE-heartedly—as in, “I won’t rest until I find/achieve/gain…!” (whatever… Continue Reading →
When we are embarking upon significant task it’s normal for us to want to know the details. That’s why the disciples asked Jesus about the timing of the restoration of the kingdom: So when they had come together, they were… Continue Reading →
In a world where many believe that graciousness is too “soft” for leaders, I’m here to tell you the opposite— Gracious leaders are loved leaders. Loved leaders are FOLLOWED leaders. If no one is following, we’re not leading. Sure, we… Continue Reading →
Jesus attracted significant crowds to His ministry. His emphasis however, was not on numbers but dedicated followers. We have a tendency to measure success by the size of the crowd but Jesus was looking for disciples. Jesus downplayed the numbers… Continue Reading →
Life is long enough, and it has been given in sufficiently generous measure to allow the accomplishment of the very greatest things if the whole of it is well invested. Seneca Death seems to come too soon. Seneca wrote On… Continue Reading →
Ever wish you could have some peace and quiet? Or, if you can’t have the quiet, at least have some peace? It reminds me of Wugui [“woo-gway”]—that old tortoise/former master in Kung Fu Panda, sitting in the lotus position on… Continue Reading →
We have a tendency to blame God for the problems in our lives. As we exam the reasons for our difficulties, we may discover that we have a degree of culpability. Nahum, whose name means comfort or consolation, was a… Continue Reading →
When you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have.Greg McKeown McKeown points out that the corollary to this statement is also true; when you focus on what you have, you get what you lack. I recently read… Continue Reading →
Good leaders are able to mobilize their team to get the jobs done. Great leaders do that while creating an environment of psychological safety and trust. Without this, no one will take the risk of speaking up. If no one… Continue Reading →
How do we know if we are filled by the Spirit? One indicator is that we manifest the fruit of the Spirit. One’s natural response may be prone to gravitate to the deeds of the flesh: Now the deeds of the… Continue Reading →
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.Marie Curie. We may have a number of fears in our lives, but there is… Continue Reading →
