“Can you wait a minute?” Most Americans can’t stand to hear that phrase. We want things fast. In fact, we want things now. (And if we can’t get it for free, we want a bargain; that, however, is an article for another day.) Thankfully, we are on the edge of a 5G world. Under normal circumstances,…
There are few things I have seen more magnified in the media than the coronavirus. News stations, businesses and the government are in utter chaos. Grocery stores across the country are filled with men and women scrambling to gather toilet paper, hand sanitizer and pantry staples before the next person gets them. People everywhere are…
Persecution, pain and sacrifice. The words just sit in your mouth like a stone. They conjure neither happy thoughts nor hope, though they were the vehicle for our greatest hope, joy and peace. They are also the key to unprecedented revival. Today in our society, looking out for someone other than yourself is almost taboo,…
When it comes to expectations, there is often a thin line between genuine fulfillment and intense frustration. Full of passion and power, expectations inform our approach to every area of life, including relationships, church, politics and our own personal development. They can propel us toward great joy—or into great devastation. The difference-maker isn’t whether or…