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Monthly Archives: February 2012
The 2 Greatest Days in a Person’s Life
John Maxwell, on his birthday, said, “There are two great days in a person’s life. One, the day they were born. And second, the day they discovered why.” In Dark Eyes, Deep Eyes* (yes, this is a shameless promo but … Continue reading
Posted in Special Days
Tagged Birthday, Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell, Exceptional, Fearfully and wonderfully made, John Maxwell, Olympics
6 Comments
Would You Still Choose to Live the Life of Believer If …
What if you knew the way to heaven was forever barred from you … You knew that you’d screwed up enough that you’d get nowhere near the presence of a holy God … I’m curious. Would you still choose to … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Flight Attendants
In reading two blog articles (in fact, one right after the other), both authors commented about flight attendants. Jeff Goins wrote, “Not too long ago, I was traveling and came across a rude flight attendant. This woman was clearly jaded … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Attitude, authenticity, faith, flight attendant, God, Isaiah 6, Jeff Goins, Jesus Christ, John 4, Monday Morning Quarterback, Peter King, Revelation 3, Samaritan woman
9 Comments
Does Your Competitive Streak Sometimes Kill the Joy of Community?
I got greedy. I wanted to end the morning with a win. Let the band strike up, “We Are the Champions,” because we’re marching into the weekend as the victors. We’d won every game of the morning’s basketball session. One … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons from Sports
Tagged Attitude, basketball, community, competition, Jesus Christ, love, the Gospel of John
9 Comments
A Bit of Trouble Long, Long Ago, In A Middle School Far Away
I’m guest posting at Jon Stolpe Stretched today. Check out “The Kid Stretches Me.” *** Long, long ago, in a middle school far away, a minor injury became a major problem. I cut my finger. (That is minor. Yes, I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Billy Graham, counsel, good advice, Jeff Goins, Jon Stolpe Stretched, Michael Hyatt, Rachelle Gardner, Richard Burkey, Seth Godin, Steve Harrison, Tony Dungee, trust, wisdom
8 Comments
It Sounded So Simple Until I Got Distracted
In a sermon, my pastor friend Chuck asked, “What distracts you from keeping the main thing the main thing?” To be honest, the list grows long. I’m distracted by … … curiosity and questions … What’s the musical lineup on … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Chris Patton, direction, Distractions, John Maxwell, Jon Acuff, Love God, Love others, Purpose
15 Comments
What Is Jesus Doing and Where Is He Doing It?
This is quick and simple. I’m curious as to what you’ll write. Think of Jesus in Scripture. What is He doing? Where is He doing it? I’m going to leave my answer in the comment section but here’s a hint. … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons from the Holy Land
Tagged curiosity, Donald Miller, Holy Land, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, Pool of Siloam, Scripture, Service
7 Comments
Can Angels Be Christian?
Can angels be Christian? I’m not asking if they can be saved, redeemed, washed in the blood, baptized, regenerated, or pray a prayer to receive Jesus into their hearts. But if books … … businesses … … buildings … … … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, angels, books, Christian, Donald Miller, literary agent, Rachelle Gardner
12 Comments
A Curious Band of Others 