There’s an ugliness I face every time I write a sermon: competition. I compete with myself, and I compete with the guys.
All in Discipleship
If Sweatshirts Could Talk
I have this old sweatshirt that I’ve had since eighth grade. And I wonder, if this sweatshirt could talk, what would it tell me about my life and myself?
Sibyl, Eliot, and Jesus
We preach life after death, denying death its victory, but perhaps we forget that death has always brought life.
What Do Stress, Jesus, and Self-Compassion Have to Do with Eating?
Just because I am a therapist doesn’t mean I am immune to eating and body image struggles.
God, the Week from Hell, and We Won Anyway
Satan wanted to rob us of our joy and peace. He wanted us to be afraid and to panic.
Jesus’s 12 Rules for Life (Part 3)
The most important things in life are things you can’t buy. Go outside more. Step back for a minute. God is closer than you think.
Face It – It’s Not Just the Millennials
Is there a generation who doesn’t need more patience or persistence? I don’t think so.
Remembering Your Baptism
Baptism is not merely a ritual of initiation; rather, it is an active participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Leadership Tips from a Yogi
I learned these three principles from my yoga teacher, and I believe they are applicable to leaders and life.
The Winners and the Leaders
I share another excerpt today from chapter 9, “Which Way Did They Go? The Wisdom to Lead,” words I wrote almost two years ago.
Spare the Rod and Spoil the Proverb (Part 2)
I provide this work primarily for those who may use A Life That Is Good to study or teach the book of Proverbs.
Jesus’s 12 Rules for Life (Part 2)
Treat people like they’re more than their body parts. Don’t be flaky. Practice being kind and loving even to people you think don’t deserve it. Don’t draw too much attention to yourself.
I Dare You
I’d like to offer another kind of avoidance behavior that actually has a great chance of derailing the conflict before it has a chance to get scary.
Spare the Rod and Spoil the Proverb (Part 1)
We now leave the flock of 823 proverbs safely penned in my book, to go in search of the missing 10% (92 proverbs).
Why Are You Afraid of Losing Your Privilege?
If the humility of Jesus is truly our model, why are positions of power so difficult to give up?
Puzzles and the Spiritual Life
Sometimes the spiritual life can be like doing a puzzle. It can feel pointless. It can feel frustrating. It can even feel chaotic.
Favorite Proverbs That You Won't Find in the Book
Today, I share my favorite proverbs from participants in my ACU Summit class and make three observations.
What Was Wrong with Cain’s Sacrifice?
Our speculation fascinates us because we will feel confident if we can be certain of the correct worship procedure that pacifies God.
Yoga for the Soul
Learning to listen beyond the constant noise of our phones and the chatter of our own minds opens a soul to release the allure of ego just as yoga releases tight muscles.
Give Peace a Fighting Chance
Genuine peace sometimes can only be brought about by confronting the overwhelming things that are preventing it. And sometimes the path to peace feels a lot like a battle.