Founder's Blog
Knowing Clearly God’s Heart
At times, I have difficulty expressing easily from my heart. How can people know me if I do not clearly convey who I really am. Ask my family! …
The World’s Influence
Miscalculating my ability to resist the subtle influences of the world around me can result in not-so-subtle negative outcomes. I am called to be in the world, yet not of the world. What are my…
My Identity
How I view myself—my identity—is shaped by my early childhood development, education, vocational life, family, church, and ministry. Blessing and heartbreak in each of these…
Lack of Joy
God’s intention is for me to live a life of joy. I can often squash joy when living only inside the story of my circumstances rather than inside God’s reality. …
Hubris
Hubris—excessive pride and a sense of self-importance—is a constant battle for me. Yet if you knew me well, you would understand that my hubris constantly rubs shoulders with the gnawing…
Hiding
An acquaintance spoke with transparency of his journey to Jesus. He went from an obedient, academically, and athletically successful boy to a young man in college driven by status, greed,…
Available
While living in Hungary, through an amazing set of circumstances, the President of Hungary made himself available for a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with me. Obviously, I made myself available.…
What Is on My Resume?
My resume contains the fruits of years of education. Also listed are the jobs I have had and the years spent in them. However, conspicuously absent are some of the things I value most – faith,…
I Must Change - Growing in Child-Likeness
And He said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the Kingdom of God. Matthew 18:3 NIV …
Interruptions
We all know that people are more important than projects. Yet, I can easily get focused on a strategic plan and begin to lose sight of people. …