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 we are commanded, Do not fear, or do not be afraid. God, angels, Jesus...they all said it. Unfortunately, we take the …
Dare to "Go Do Say Give"
Try harder and feeling worse?
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 try harder.” While he had some very good teams, his teams never made it to a Final Four. Apparently …
Does commitment = surrender?
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 …
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 …