We all struggle with identity—who we are, why we are, and what we have to offer this vast, broken world. About the time we find a scrap of worth or significance, something happens to make us fully aware of how much we lack. A harsh word. A broken relationship. A blunder or failure. Then, in spite of our best efforts …
Will You Help Me Change a Life?
This is my 17 year old granddaughter, Kialee. She has a once in a lifetime opportunity that will change her life forever and I feel privileged to ask you, my friends, to help make this possible. Kialee is praying for the funds to join her youth group on a mission trip to South Africa. Diane and I have contributed a significant amount …
A Good Compromise
Happy Lighten up Monday! This is a fun and true story about being invited to one of my first corporate speaking events. I told this story at our SCORRE™ Conference as a set up to a key question every speaker must ask. “Will the content of my talk meet the needs of my audience?” I certainly learned one of the …
In the Clouds
It’s Lighten UP Monday! Today’s clip recalls a very rebellious and dumb moment when I was young. Can you guess the lesson I learned after this experience? [youtube id=”eCvDtf_irsM”] This clip taken from Good News. Get the full DVD for only $10 here.
Out of the Valley of the Shadow of Death
I debated whether to share this story, but I have no choice. I have run into so many people who are struggling and wonder if there is any hope. This is exhibit “A” that there is hope! In this post is the unbelievable entry I wrote in my journal over ten years ago and the story of how God’s amazing …