I recently took three months away from the day to day to focus on the next decade. My desire was to discover and adopt some new habits and rhythms to help me stay healthy in the next decade of life and leadership. During this sabbatical season there was one book that I kept returning to […]
As we step into 2025 remember: We are seeking progress, not perfection This year can be AMAZING, without being PERFECT! So, let’s set out a plan for progress. Looking Back at 2024: What are the top 5 events / moments that happened in your life this past year? Pro Tip: Look back at the photos […]
When considering the entire year it can be quite overwhelming, and little moments can be forgotten or blurred out by the bigger moments. So, let’s look back at some daily snapshots: What are the most important moments from this year? Here are 10 questions that will help you review, evaluate and celebrate 2024! Pro Tip: […]
Tug-O-War only works when both sides tug. If one side stops tugging … there is no war. The challenge in this section of the message is to consider who you are at odds with or at war with and DROP THE ROPE. I understand that might feel like you are just “letting them win!” But […]
In this message we return to the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus words from the end of Matthew 5. The analogy of tug-o-war comes to mind when studying this section of Jesus sermon. Tug-o-war only happens when there are two sides tugging. If one side stops tugging … there is no war! When we […]
People can argue theology and attributes of God all day. But they cannot argue a transformed life. “I was blind, but now I see.” This is a message from summer 2023 at Parkview Christian in Chicagoland.
Do you ever compare yourself today to your PRE-COVID self? This week last year, I was preaching onsite and in a room full of people (imagine that) Parkview Christian Church in Chicagoland. I was leading a marriage retreat w/ Rene Clark for the couples at Refinery Christian Church in Arizona. And I had the privilege […]
A little girl named Liz, was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her five-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed. The doctor explained the situation and asked the little boy if he would be […]
I am pretty sure we are all washing our hands more than any other time in our lives! Our mothers would be so proud of us. We are supposed to wash our hands for 20 seconds which can seem like an eternity! I saw a pastor suggest … “What if, while we are all washing our […]
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