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As Jesus entered Jerusalem His followers were shouting “Hosanna” as there were a sense of hope and anticipation in the crowd. Many in the crowd were looking forward to the establishment of an earthly kingdom but Jesus had an even… Continue Reading →
The Gospel of Yes: We Have Missed the Most Important Thing About God. Finding It Changes Everything by Mike Glenn is a helpful corrective for those who believe God is emphasizing what you are not to do and that He wants… Continue Reading →
When you are living with purpose you exhibit enthusiasm toward life. The word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek word; entheos “divinely inspired, possessed by a god,” from en “in” and theos “god”. Take a look at the Apostle Paul’s enthusiasm at his desire to proclaim… Continue Reading →
People who live with purpose have perspective. They have the ability to see the big picture as well as the ability to “zoom in” and focus on near-term objectives. Perspective enables you to facilely move between these two views… Continue Reading →
Do you ever sense that God’s purpose for your life is too big for you – perhaps a little overwhelming? If you do that’s good news, it probably means that it’s God’s purpose and not your own plan. As you… Continue Reading →
Living with purpose implies you have a direction in mind. The Roman philosopher Seneca wisely observed, “When a man does not know what harbor he is headed for, then no wind is the right wind.” If you are to live… Continue Reading →
“Life is difficult.” That is the first sentence of M. Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled. He encourages the reader, “Once we truly know that life is difficult – once we truly understand and accept it – then life… Continue Reading →
On March 12th 2012 on young lady conducting humanitarian service in a Middle Eastern country was kidnapped by extremists. This past week four evening classes joined my class for a concert of prayer as part of our World Christian Week… Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about why people do what they do? Why do you do what you do? There is probably an underlying desire that motivates you to action. This is commonly referred to as passion. Passion cannot be manufactured… Continue Reading →
You were created by God on purpose for a purpose. What percentage of people would you say are fulfilling their God given purpose? Do you believe you are fulfilling your God-given purpose? The first step in realizing your purpose is… Continue Reading →
It’s been said that the true character of people is revealed by how they handle adversity. How do you respond to difficulties? Thomas Paine realized the seriousness of adversity as he rallied the colonies during some of their darkest days,… Continue Reading →
Where do you find it easy to spend your time? We often gravitate to those tasks that are easy rather than tasks that are difficult but prove to be significant in the long run. The easy tasks can provide a… Continue Reading →
What happens when a group of twenty-something’s gather together to discover what God wants to do in their lives? God meets them in a powerful way! (The picture you see are notes recording fears the students have laid at the… Continue Reading →
Susan Cain has written an insightful and practical book highlighting the power of introverts in Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. This is an excellent resource for both introverts and extroverts. If you are… Continue Reading →
I recently read The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The title is based upon the figure from Greek mythology who invited passer-by’s to spend the night. If they did not fit the bed he… Continue Reading →
