https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abdLWuKMSfQ One of the most common questions we ask while on the road is, "Where do you want to eat?" This question sounds innocent but it launches a popular inner argument. Do I want to eat healthy? Do I want a…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfUfnzMLFM8 ". . . for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." (Philippians 4:11) These are challenging words written from the heart and pen of the apostle Paul. He experienced seasons where God's blessing was obvious and life was pretty…
In my newest book, Simple Skills for Every Woman: Success in Keeping Everything Together, we walk readers through a series of simple decision-making skills. However, when several options present themselves and they all look great, we need some new tools…
In the late 1800s, Samuel Plimsoll discovered that nearly 1,000 sailors a year were being drowned on ships around British shores because ships were being overloaded. He headed up a campaign to require that vessels bear a load line indicating…
It is Father’s Day weekend so I was reflecting on the journey I have been on as a dad. Becoming a dad happened quickly. Being a dad has been a long distance journey. None of my sons have ever said…
It is common for the human mind to reach conclusions that sound logical even though they aren’t true. For instance: I need to look out for myself because no one else will. Living together before marriage is like test-driving a…
Getting excited about doing something does not guarantee you will succeed at it, maintaining enthusiasm when the initial excitement has worn off will. I was reflecting today on the fact that my youngest son, Caleb, is at Harding University in…
We were not going to miss going through Hezekiah’s tunnel when we were in Jerusalem. It is a 1750 foot passageway built to bring water from one side of the city to the other during the reign of King Hezekiah…
Yesterday I met an engineer by the name of Richard who understands what it means for God to stir your heart. He is the founder of the San Diego Christian Film Festival. The notion of getting people of faith in…
I have been thinking about what it means to have a friendship with Jesus for a while. For whatever reason, it has become an important subject to me. I tend to think of friendship as having fun with and supporting…