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More on courage and fear

December 31, 2019

For the past few months I’ve been reflecting on the statement in 2 Timothy 1:7 – “for God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” (NASV) God … Read more

Fear and Courage

January 13, 2019

No one wants to be afraid.  Fear can be paralyzing.  But it can also help to activate us toward courage and faith, if we identify it and bring it before the Lord.  Often in Scripture … Read more

The Power of Imagination

September 26, 2018

When I was a child I dreamed of being many things, usually connected to what I was watching on TV.  During the Olympics I began to dream of being an Olympic diver.  Becoming an astronaut … Read more

Try harder and feeling worse?

September 17, 2018

My buddy Sam and I still laugh 20 years later about a certain college basketball coach who, when interviewed about his team’s play, always seemed to respond along one line: “The boys just need to … Read more

Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2018

I was  in Budapest, Hungary for the last day of a conference for one year “STINTers” with Cru, about to depart for their assignments for places throughout Europe.   I had just returned from a last minute shopping … Read more

Great coffee news for coffee lovers

September 10, 2018

  I keep reading about the positive effects of coffee.   For some reason, Inc. mag puts in a coffee article every couple of months.  Should be about time for another. Of course, its always great … Read more

Does commitment = surrender?

September 10, 2018

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 … Read more

The Robots are taking over our coffee

January 3, 2018

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 … Read more

Following and Failing

January 3, 2018

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 … Read more

Jesus the Disruptor

December 4, 2017

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 … Read more