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 was in play for several years as I watched the Apollo missions culminate in Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon. …
Dare to Influence
Remembering 9/11
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 trip to bring something home to my wife Kim, and I was met at the lobby of our hotel …
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 …
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 …