Over the years I’ve heard many times from those who wanted to have a closer walk with Christ and impact for him, “I just need to be more committed”. It kind of sounds right…just give more effort, determination, and grit. But commitment without surrender to Jesus will lead to confusion and …
The Robots are taking over our coffee
My future son in law Julian just sent this to me, a Wall Street Journal article on the move of local coffee shops away from the coveted "pour-over". I confess, that even as a lover of great coffee, I am also impatient. So I rarely ask for a pour over at a coffee shop. Though the pour over at …
Following and Failing
My book Go Do Say Give is about following Jesus each day, and living out your desire to yield your life to God and his will. But sometimes it feels like we're more resistant in that journey than we are cooperating. Maybe you feel like "Johnny" here at the mall, who's just tired of the whole thing …
Jesus the Disruptor
Some people like change. Others prefer the status quo. And sometimes, which one you prefer depends on what the topic is. But change is inevitable. We never live in a “steady-state” for long. Being able to not only tolerate change but to embrace it is essential. Reading the gospels lately, I keep …
It’s not complicated
I love dogs, and saw this video on FB; besides being incredibly clever, it exemplifies what it means to influence (and to follow) others, and its not that complicated. Sometimes, you just have to put yourself in the paws of those you care about. Modeling and encouraging with a humble spirit go a …