There’s nothing wrong with feedback. The problem is most people are living FOR feedback, rather than FROM feedback…
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John Piper explains when you should share the gospel…
What you present as the gospel, will determine what you present as discipleship…
Finding The Answer As I have searched myself and helped others along toward the answer to this “burning” question, I find it is important to know at least three things: 1) …
Simple Idea, Profound Impact I came across this quote recently from Tim Keller about preaching: “A man who is not deeply involved in personal shepherding, evangelism, and pastoral care will be…
A while ago I was in Dallas meeting with leaders from local churches to discuss the foundation for Sports Ministry in the Local Church. We talked about the why, the…
The Reality Get involved with people very much and you find all kinds of problems. Failing health, marital infidelity, rebellious children, embezzling employees, fractured friendships – the list seems endless. The influence…
Failure is a part of life. We all live with the failures of others. More importantly, we also live with ours. How do you respond to these failures? Do you…
How does the world typically think of love? Emotion. A response we have to someone who makes us feel good. Christians like to call this infatuation more than love. In…
And one constant remains true, whether you are a coach, or a developer of coaches, and no matter how young or old your players are: Nobody is going to listen…
I once read a book by Bill Hull and he said something like this, “If the church does not make disciples then the leadership is in sin.” This shocked me.…
Steve Addison, Director of MOVE, confessed to the following: (for more, see this) You can teach an old dog new tricks. For years I’ve hidden behind the excuse that “I’m the world’s worst…
We all have heard the phrase “sports build character.” In the face of this axiom, John Wooden objects. John Wooden is considered by many to be one of the greatest…
I sometimes catch myself doubting that God could/would use me. He’s so big, and can handle everything on His own right? Yep, but doesn’t it bring Him more glory if…
In the Relational Outreach class that we offer, we often talk about how asking questions is the key to being a good evangelist. Deep questions uncover worldviews, expose a person’s heart, and…
I have a doctorate in anger – not earned but an honorary one (or as one of my friends says “a dishonorary one”). I told the story of my journey…