Category: From the Archives

I remember hearing that phrase over and over again growing up. I also realize now that I had no clue what that phrase meant and as I have gotten older, I realize that I am just now beginning to step into understanding it. I believe now more than ever leadership matters. Not just the leadership…

May 20, 1995 was a day that my life changed forever. It was an unusually sunny day after a month of almost constant rain. I got in my car with my brother and made my way to a church at the intersection of 2 gravel roads in the middle of nowhere South Dakota. Over the…

I have a pretty active schedule. I feel like I thrive on having events, meetings, and commitments. I like to keep busy. I come from the background of if you want something to happen then go do it. I can fall into the temptation of busyness equals importance and effectiveness. To be honest, sometimes when…

I just got back from the desert. Well at least the East Valley of Phoenix where I spent a long weekend connecting with friends and intentionally making space for me to pursue God. Unless you live in the desert you really don’t understand the heat, the dryness, the unrelenting power of the sun. Without protection…

Tomorrow the United States will hold elections for various political positions. The campaigning and name calling have went from brutal to abusive. All sides are angry, upset, and accusatory. Nothing is off limits. Normal citizens are becoming incensed and like never before are becoming as equally belligerent, intolerant and abusive towards each other. Lying and…