The needs you experience are invitations. Let me explain. All of us are created with deep, profound needs, so naturally, we seek to satisfy those needs. But unfortunately, we often seek to satisfy those needs in ways that are not only unsatisfying but also sometimes downright harmful. Don’t miss the fact that God’s way of […]
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Yesterday we celebrated the 4th of July here in the United States, where I get the pleasure of being a citizen and living, and it’s a holiday entirely devoted to celebrating our independence. It’s the anniversary of the day American settlers declared their independence from Great Britain, and to this day, the idea is that […]
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Who are we? Why are we here? How do we find our place in this creative, painful, beautiful thing called life? What’s the main thing we should be keeping our eyes on? How can we not lose sight of that—and what’s the best way to accomplish it? I know. That’s a ton of questions. Then […]
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Don’t ask me why I know this, but do you remember that Justin Bieber song that came out a few years ago, “Love Yourself”? I’m not recommending the song…but the concept is a common one in our world today, right? Am I the only one who feels like everyone in contemporary western society is pulled […]
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With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a good leader, both in my family and as a pastor…I want to be the kind of dad, husband and pastor who always puts the needs of others first, and who helps others see more of who […]
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