Every generation experiences change. In a relatively short amount of time, the Internet has moved from an occasional tool to one of the principal ways we communicate, entertain ourselves, and do work. Staying up-to-date on emails, social media and other means of...
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If you're anything like me, then the chances are that you've had your fair share of struggles as a leader. These obstacles can be frustrating but in reality, aren't so much an issue to overcome rather than the everyday bumps in our careers and personal lives; this is what I write about on my blog.
Here We GROW Again – Easter 2015 People Reaching People #PRP
On Sunday, March 15, 2015, the Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago celebrated Friends’ Day. We had our largest attendance this year. Every seat, including two overflows were filled to capacity. I believe God gave us a glimpse of how Easter 2015 will be. Therefore,...
The Real Reason Why You’re Not Growing Spiritually (and no it’s not the Devil)
Have you ever wondered what's the real reason you're not as far as you'd like to be spiritually? We blame it on the enemy, our busy lives, our careers, children, even the church we attend. The real reason you're not as far as you'd like to be spiritually isn't because...
The One Thing You Must Do When a Crisis Comes
I will never forget a couple who attended Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago for five years. They almost never missed a week. They would walk in, hear the message and the music, and walk back out. Week after week, in and out. They never met anybody. They never...
What To Do When Life Isn’t Fair
As a father, one of the most important things I have learned is that life is not fair. Life does not always deliver equal portions to everyone. When my sons were younger, I remember trying to split a Baby Ruth candy bar in equal parts. Joshua, my youngest, began...
What To Do When You’re at Your Breaking Point
What does it mean when you find yourself saying or thinking—"I cannot take this anymore?" All of us have been there, yet these words do not mean the same thing to everyone. People reach their breaking point in different ways and if you dig deep enough, you will...
The Real Reason Why You Worry (and How to Stop)
A few months ago, I flew to Orange County, CA. On my return flight, I experienced turbulence somewhere over the Colorado Rockies. Sensing my nervousness, my seat mate looked at me and said, “Do not be worried, if it is your time, it is your time.” Really? You mean...
4 Keys to Navigating Spiritually Dry Seasons
Be honest. Has there ever been a time when you could not hear God’s voice? Have you ever experienced a period of spiritual dryness? A place some call the desert. Let me be honest with you...the desert IS NOT a fun place. It is dry, lonely, and HOT! If you ever had...
Here’s What I Told My Son Josh on His 18th Birthday
Dear Son, Today you become a man. Becoming a man is more than reaching a milestone. It’s a process that began on that day eighteen years ago when you took your first breath and will continue until that time in the future when you take your last. Being a man is not...
The Real Reason You’re Not Successful
Google is amazing. Some love it. Some hate it. I confess: Google is my trump card when I need to know something really fast. Recently, I searched "top skills you need to be successful" and I was blown away. I quickly discovered: Everyone has their own definition of...
Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence and Expectation
Imagine opening a door to a world where your prayers reach the heavens and return to you with answers and miracles beyond your wildest dreams. Bold Prayers: How to Pray with Confidence and Expectation is not merely a book; it's a journey into the heart of faith, where fears are conquered and dreams are realized. Through the pages of this transformative guide, you will learn to speak to the Divine and do so with a boldness that beckons remarkable changes in your life.








