Thanksgiving is right around the corner. In my experience one of the greatest tools for giving thanks is to remember. I remember a season when ministry was, quite frankly, not going well at all. Criticism was coming from every direction, … Read More
Dr. Brené Brown, an author and research professor, has done extensive research on shame. She defines shame as“the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging – something we’ve experienced, … Read More
This summer, Steve and I had many wonderful moments with our grandkids. My heart is full. One memory sticks out in my mind of my little granddaughter Selah (age 6) singing and twirling to Hillsong’s new song, “Who You Say … Read More
Steve and I have just finished up three consecutive weeks of travel. Part business but also a lot of pleasure, including a wonderful vacation in Italy. In the course of our travels we visited two palaces, Buckingham Palace in England … Read More
One morning last week, I dragged myself out of bed, filled my coffee cup, and reluctantly hit my knees to start my time of prayer and praise. Honestly, I was a bit tired and had a million concerns on my … Read More
The story told in Mark about the friends bringing the paralyzed man to Jesus for healing is one of my favorites (Mark 2:1-12). In case you’re unfamiliar, some friends heard that Jesus was in town speaking in Capernaum. Rumors spoke … Read More
One thing I love about the teaching of Jesus is His use of metaphors and stories. In John 10, Jesus states that He is the Good Shepherd (John 10:10), and He compares us to sheep. As I’ve been thinking about … Read More
One of the great joys of my ministry life is the opportunity I’ve had to work with my intern, Rebecca Pickard! Rebecca has incredible leadership skills and writing skills so I’ve asked her to write a guest blog for me … Read More
There was a critical time in my life when I experienced a crisis of faith. Honestly, I wasn’t sure anything made sense any more. Each of our faith journeys is a trek of ups and downs. We journey through seasons … Read More
Recently, Steve and I were in Thailand leading a deeper life retreat with our Asia Pacific team. One afternoon, I sat out on the back deck, surrounded by tropical beauty, sipping coffee and reflecting with a friend on our ministry … Read More
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