Embracing Childlike Faith in a Grown-Up World

Embracing Childlike Faith in a Grown-Up World

If you’ve ever visited a playground to watch the sheer delight of children at play you might have observed the reality that a child’s joy isn’t centered on striving. Childlike joy flows from being present to the moment and simply receiving what is being given: a push...
Leading with God’s Timing

Leading with God’s Timing

If we move fast enough and go hard enough, we just might reach the ridiculous goals we’ve set for ourselves. But just as New Coke didn’t win by getting out there fast and Jesus didn’t try to get there first, we won’t win with speed or haste if we are not anchored in...
The Power of Stewarding Resources Well

The Power of Stewarding Resources Well

You have been given many wonderful resources—a spiritual health, mental health, physical health, meaningful work, financial resources, relationships, and more—all of which you are supposed to manage and steward. That process of taking control of your resources is what...
God’s Love Brings Hope in Pain

God’s Love Brings Hope in Pain

I am convinced that the greatest way to pour hope into your hurting heart is to sink deep into the love of God and to know—really know—the height, width, and depth of God’s tender love for you. When God’s love fills and overwhelms you, you know you are not alone and...
Church Decision-Makers: Who They Are & How to Connect With Them

Church Decision-Makers: Who They Are & How to Connect With Them

When businesses think about expanding into new markets, they often focus on industries like tech, healthcare, or retail—missing out on one of the most engaged and influential audiences: church decision-makers.  Churches operate much like any other organization,...
Spiritual Growth: A Life of Fruitfulness

Spiritual Growth: A Life of Fruitfulness

After years of apartment living, an overseas move, first jobs, two small children, and nearly ten years of marriage, we bought our first house. It was perfect: huge picture windows, original wood floors, a yard for our children to play in, and a front porch where we...
Servant Leadership: Leading by Example

Servant Leadership: Leading by Example

My approach to leadership has always been comprehensive, which is why the C in chief executive officer (CEO) often represents more than just “chief” for me—it also implies the idea of “contractor” and “custodian.” This reflects my commitment to lead by example, never...
Savoring Scripture: A Feast for the Soul

Savoring Scripture: A Feast for the Soul

Let’s consider this common analogy: the Bible is like an owner’s manual for life. What a pragmatic picture. What a joy-killing image. The owner’s manual for my car is hidden in the glove compartment along with napkins, the car registration, and ketchup packets. The...