Before Cathy and I had children, we had no idea how much work it took raising kids. I suppose we did not think it would be easy…but the reality is the workload is enormous. Kids don’t simply grow up by themselves. Before we had children, we were under the illusion that as parents you put…
The other day I had a difficult phone call to make. I knew I had to make it but I kept putting it off. I actually put it off all day and waited until the next day to make the call. The time between the moment I decided to make the call and the moment…
Recently I finished up a sermon series on the book of Ephesians by preaching through Ephesians 6:21-24. The message was called “Final Greetings.” I must admit, when I read the verses I was not very excited to preach through them but what I learned about faithfulness really surprised me. In Ephesians 6:21 Paul writes,“Tychicus, the…
Recently I read an article from Business Insider entitled “27 Executives Who Wake Up Really Early.” For example, Tim Cook, Apple CEO, is known for sending out company emails at 4:30 AM. Jack Dorsey, Square CEO, wakes up at 5:30 AM to meditate and run 6 miles. Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, wakes…
I have always been fascinated, maybe a little bit nervous, probably a little curious as well, about the Judgment Seat. Think about the concept. At the end, we stand before Jesus and he judges us. This is a very sobering thought. I think most of us who are followers of Jesus pay way less attention…