I was reading recently from Dr. David Stevens’ book, Jesus, MD, and was struck by the idea of scrubbing-in. Apparently, it’s a big deal for a doctor to scrub-in for every surgery. It’s just part of the life of a Read More ...

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Recently, a short phrase in Scripture caught my attention as I was going through my quiet time book.*    Stay. You don’t have to leave. The Scenario The disciples are in process of telling Jesus what to do. Imagine that! It Read More ...

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Many Christians struggle to make their faith real and practical. They engage all kinds of plans and tactics to live up to what they believe and what the Bible says. But they feel empty, powerless, and hollow. Even fake. Sometimes Read More ...

When you start a fun adventure, a new program, a fresh plan, a resolved commitment – it’s easy to be excited. Passion gives energy to do hard stuff. You even handle losses better. Fresh starts are power launches. But – how Read More ...

Do you know what affairs of the heart are? Do you know how they start? How does a sincere Christian sometimes end up there? What can you do to avoid them? Often, an affair is equated with some kind of Read More ...

How do you fill your life jar with the right rocks in the right order? There are principles and action steps that help you live more effectively.  You have a loving Parent who will train you. Your jar matters! One of my Read More ...

What does it look like to work with diverse people to touch a world for Christ? How do you effectively set aside differences? How do people who are so un-similar work together for common goals? Your “differentness” is God’s idea. Read More ...

A noble person engages in specific behaviors. It doesn’t matter if they want to. Or if it’s convenient. They simply choose to do what should be done. Daily life for a person aiming for noble character becomes proof they have decided to Read More ...

Can DUST Trust? Some Questions: How do you turn dust into flesh and blood? And how do you turn flesh and blood into a fully alive person engaged in life?  Then, how do you turn a fully alive person: Away Read More ...

There is a “WOW list” of amazing stories in Hebrews 11. The list records extraordinary interventions, protection, and answered prayer. The power released into these stories is initiated by faith in a God who loves His children and can do Read More ...