"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit—you choose." - Proverbs 18:21 (Msg) Words are powerful. Over the last year I've been working hard to lose weight and get into shape. So far I've lost 59lbs. It has been one of the most concentrated, brutal, and fulfilling experiences of my entire life. Many in … Continue reading Why Your Words Matter
This Sentence Will Help You Refocus When Your Priorities Are Out of Whack
Everything you will ever need to learn about time management you can learn from Wayne Cordeiro and Zach Morris. Allow me to explain. One of the things Zach is known for, besides having a cell phone thick enough to use as a weapon to bludgeon a would be thief, breaking the 4th wall, and being … Continue reading This Sentence Will Help You Refocus When Your Priorities Are Out of Whack
Start Doing This and People Will Stop Following You
The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. - Nehemiah 3:5 (NIV) There are lots of things that can cause people to stop following their leader: It's clear the person they're following lacks integrity. The leader is taking the … Continue reading Start Doing This and People Will Stop Following You
When Teaching Your Kid How to Ride a Bike Goes Wrong
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Why Spiritual Disciplines Aren’t Enough
Every read something in the Bible and think, "Wow, that is some SERIOUS weird! What am I supposed to do with this, God?" I had one of those moments last week when this passage came up in my quiet time: Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of … Continue reading Why Spiritual Disciplines Aren’t Enough
How to Discipline Kids Lovingly and Effectively
Disciplining kids can feel about as much fun as waiting in the dentist's office with nothing to read except a stockpile of Highlights magazines from 1997. But it's important we get over our inital discomfort to help kids make better choices. In 15 years of Children's Ministry I've learned a few tips on how to … Continue reading How to Discipline Kids Lovingly and Effectively