Developing Spiritual Disciplines
Attention Men! Are you feeling lost, disconnected, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling to balance your work, family, and faith? If so, you’re not alone. Many men today are feeling the same way. But there is hope. A men’s retreat is a great way to reconnect with yourself, with God, and with other men who are […]
Have you ever missed an important event because you believed that you still had plenty of time to register? You’re not alone. Many people have been shocked by the following notices: “Event Sold Out”“Sorry, We’re Full”“Registration Closed – Event Full”“All Seats Taken”“No More Tickets Available”“Fully Booked”“Event at Maximum Capacity”“We’re Sorry, Event is Sold Out”“Join Us […]
On August 21st, I’m launching a coaching group to help professionals thrive at work and in life. I’ve been coaching men one-on-one in the areas of their professional, relational, and spiritual development for more than 20 years. Recently, a few guys have talked to me about making a bigger impact, reaching their goals faster, and […]
Time International Missions Trip: June 25 – July 10, 2003 What is one of the most impactful experiences a youth can have in today’s world to grow their spiritual character, develop leadership skills, gain greater self-awareness, appreciate the rich cultures of other countries, learn new social skills, build teamwork, serve those in need, and accelerate […]
Should you invest time, energy, and resources teaching others about growing their faith or let them figure things out on their own? I think you would agree with me on the first point. Helping friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers mature in their faith is a unique privilege. But to make this a reality, you […]
We all have weaknesses and sins that we battle. Every person has areas of their lives that are not reflecting the character of Jesus. We would love to have God remove every temptation and struggle with sin. We would love for God to eliminate every weakness, every fear, every stronghold, but God doesn’t always remove every difficulty in […]
All that God has given you is a gift. And this gift is to be managed and maximized for God’s eternal purposes. In Christ, every part of your life belongs to God. It’s important to study what that means and why that matters today. This book was originally designed to be used as a supplemental […]
Do you consider yourself to be a cooperative person in matters of family, work, or other relationships? Would those who know you best agree? Cooperation is important. Without it, the most talented teams lose championships. A lack of cooperation in an activity, sport or project is evident to all, but so is full and unreserved […]
How would define a spiritual person? Terry was very young when her family started attending her local church. Her family almost never missed a Sunday service unless someone in the family was very sick. Terry’s mom signed her up for the annual Christmas show, summer youth camp, monthly car washes, and many other church activities. […]
As we continue to work through the contrast of life in the flesh—fulfilling your fleshly passions and desires—with life in the Spirit—abiding in Christ moment by moment—let’s take a step back to reflect on a very important point throughout this entire process.
Spiritual transformation is not external, but internal. God changes us—through faith in Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit—from the inside out. The Christian life flows from a spiritual transformation with Jesus Christ.
You can watch it in action as one basketball team makes it all the way to the NBA Finals and wins. You can see it—in amazing speed—as world championship, relay race athletes make one smooth exchange after another and cross the finish line. It can be found in the kitchen as the chef works through the fancy New Year’s Eve menu with his team to feed 2,000 people simultaneously.
Are you a Christian? How do you know? There are many misconceptions about how a person becomes a Christian.
Imagine meeting a man named Robert at the gym. After talking about his wife and three children, Robert begins to tell you about his health goals. Robert tells you that he is currently seventy-five pounds over his ideal body weight. He works 50-60 hours every week as an emergency room nurse. Can you imagine the […]
Managing team responsibilities with modern technology is an effective way to lead others.
In ancient times there were owners and stewards. The owners had wealth and property such as animals, homes, and employees. The word steward is what we could call a modern-day manager. The steward did not own anything, but they oversaw everything for the business owner. The steward was responsible to manage the property of the […]