Every person who has ever lived has this in common: They have never stayed the same. In fact, change is one of the major constant forces in our lives. It’s inescapable. It’s inevitable. And it’s happening all the time. Change enters into our lives the second we are born. Even Jesus, who “is the same…
Sitting, listening and learning from leaders is one of the greatest joys of my life. I have the privilege of working with one to three different leaders almost every week, and occasionally even speaking to hundreds or even thousands at a time. The greatest key in being an effective listener is changing how you listen.…
God has not lost His voice! God is alive! God is moving through our country and our world every day! God talks to me, and I believe God wants to talk with everyone (John 10:27). To some people in America, that means I must be mentally ill. Much of today’s media criticizes Christians for their…
There is deep sorrow once again sweeping across our nation. The question rises again: how many times will innocent lives be lost? A day intended to celebrate love instead turned to a day of devastation for the families of the 17 lives lost last week in Florida. My heart aches, and my mind cannot even…
Do you have to love? Or do you get to love? The answer is both. Do I have to kiss my wife? Or do I get to kiss my wife? The answer is both. But I don’t think of it as that I have to kiss my wife, I get to kiss her. We don’t have to…
I grew up witnessing the power of God. When God’s power comes down: signs, wonders and miracles occur—sometimes in a dramatic fashion. After becoming a living witness to God’s wonders, I have a learned an important lesson over the years. It’s not God’s power that transforms people’s lives, but God’s love. On many occasions, I…
If you want someone to believe big, it is vital to give him or her something big to believe in. This generation says, “Go big or go home!” This is better caught than taught, and it usually happens through personal example. Growing up, I knew a family who inspired my faith to believe big. This…
For over 20 years in America, we have seen a growing resistance to the kingdom of God. The prevailing thought seems to be; “We will accept you, but only if you quit being so bold with your faith. Behave and be quiet, and then we will give you a peaceful place in the corner.” This…
Our communities, our cities, our nation need Jesus. The vision of people coming to Christ and knowing Him as their Lord and Savior is the consuming fire of my passion for life. When it comes to getting people’s attention, presentation is the valuable tool for reaching people’s hearts with the gospel. Colossians 4:6 says, “Let…
The pastor’s daughter, only 14 Children A pregnant woman Eight members of one family These were among the 27 victims at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Rarely, if ever, do a Las Vegas Concert, a New York City Park, and The First Baptist Church in Texas have anything in common. Our nation is…