One of those mind-bending questions that has plagued mankind for millennia is, “What am I here for? Do I have a purpose?” Surely life, especially for those of us who are followers of Jesus, must be more than clocking in and out of work, paying taxes, and binge watching The Office. Jesus knew His purpose. He … More Jesus’ Mission Statement

Happy 2018! Many of you are familiar with Jesus’ story about the talents in Matthew 25 and Luke 19: an extremely wealthy landowner went on a journey and assigned his financial management (talents) to three of his trusted servants. To one servant, he gave 5 talents; to the second, he gave 2 talents; and to … More What To Do With Very Little

Perhaps you have heard the story of a young bear cub who lived behind the steely bars of a cage until it reached the last arc of its life. Then its owners released it to the wild. They expected this adult bear to run loose, suddenly wild and full of deranged passion because it was free at last—but the bear was emotionally unmoved. … More A Mindset Shift

I don’t remember where I read that statement, but it’s true. Progress isn’t always visible. You, my friend, have made progress. You have come farther than you think, and you don’t react to life the same way you used to. You have more kindness in your voice than you used to have and you have … More Progress Isn’t Always Visible

In the long run, refusing to ask for help usually has a consequence of deep brokenness masked by cold, false independence. It also usually results in stubborn and painful wounds that will not heal without that outside help. … More The Holy Spirit, Our Helper