Have you ever had a situation that did not turn out exactly the way you dreamed it would be? Were you able to trust God in the midst of this variation from your plan? I prayed daily and dreamed that my book, The Only Father I Ever Knew, would be traditionally published. I desired to…
It’s important to occasionally reflect back to see God’s hand in your life. I am preparing for the “Pearls of Purpose” Branding Workshop next Tuesday where I am speaking on “Communicating Your Brand.” In my presentation, I turn the clock back almost ten years, when the Lord first called me to start a ministry to…
#4 Creation I think about creation a lot when I’m at my relative’s lake house near Coldwater, Michigan. Late in the day, boaters have retired for the night and the waves have calmed down to a gentle ripple, set in motion by the cool breeze hitting the water. As I watch the native birds taking…
#3 Joy My legs felt like they had heavy weights strapped to the ankles as I lumbered up the stairs to class. It was the second semester of my first year of seminary and I was dead tired. Juggling school, a full-time job, and two young children during the first semester turned out to be…
Your Mind. Have you ever taken one of those StrengthsFinder tests? What was your #1 strength? Mine was “futuristic.” This “strength” is a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that it makes me a vision caster and a pretty good event planner. The curse is that I analyze everything and consider the “what ifs”…