Coaching Home Run Hitters
I’ve thrown away my trophies, lost track of my plaques. But I proudly display one award. The two dozen or so trophies I won as a teen have all been trashed. I’ve lost the plaques I was awarded … Continued
The Ministry of Stupid Jokes
A few months ago my wife Laura was diagnosed with cancer. Her surgery went well and her prognosis is good, and for that we’re thankful. But right now, she’s exhausted. Her skin is fiery red from the radiation, itching … Continued
Three Things to Do to Your Enemies
Nothing reveals my character more clearly than how I respond to insults, threats, or attacks. Most people return insults for insults, threats for threats, attacks for attacks. Jesus commands a radically counterintuitive response: “Love your enemies.” It sounds impossible: … Continued
When Conflict Interrupts Ministry
Is your conflict a deadly threat or a doorway to breakthrough? Our small group was off to an amazing start. Few of the members had ever experienced the level of heart sharing we were enjoying. And our excitement wasn’t … Continued