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Inaction—the silent killer of progress. It shows up as procrastination, blame, or simple avoidance, and if you’re like me, you’ve dealt with it more times than you’d like to admit. It’s like this: an object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest? Well, it...
Do you ever look around at some of the great leaders in the world and wonder, "How did they get to be like that?" I know I have—probably a gazillion times! There’s something captivating about watching a person operate at such a high level of effectiveness, charisma, and...
Perfectionism has been a relentless adversary in my life. It’s a sneaky enemy that disguises itself as a quest for excellence, but in reality, it’s a fear-driven rigidity that shackles progress. At its core, perfectionism stems from a deep-seated insecurity, leading us to hold the...
Recently, while working on a ministry project at a coffee shop, I ordered a 12-ounce light-iced coffee with cream and two Stevia. Pretty simple. Except it came out with way too much cream. I noticed right away, but I didn’t say anything. Instead I grabbed the coffee when they called...
How to Get Out of a Funk Fast: A Three-Minute Guide
Have you ever found yourself in a funk, unable to shake off negative feelings or thoughts? It happens to all of us, but there’s a way to break free quickly. I want to share with you a simple, three-minute process that can help you flip...
I talk to so many people who feel unsure about their true purpose or calling in life.
Even reading those words might feel a little daunting, right? I mean, "calling" sounds so important, so big. Honestly, it's just easier to avoid the subject and go about your life.
But...
When was the last time your phone died part way into the day and you had to find a charger just to get back to basic functionality? It’s annoying isn’t it? We take for granted that our devices are going to last the whole day, but sometimes they don’t.
Well, our bodies and...
In this fast-paced world full of demands and opportunities, it’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of setting and achieving goals. And hey, I'm a list-making, goal-setting, hour-stretching kind of person. Whether it’s growing your team, expanding your outreach programs, or...
Have you ever needed more courage but didn't know how to summon it in the moment?
Maybe you were facing a hard conversation, a difficult task, or a steep challenge. Sometimes it seems like life demands more than we have to give at the time.
What if there was a way to cultivate your...
How do you turn regret into gratitude? Hint: It's all about how you interpret your past. Watch the video to learn more!
One of the scariest days of my life was the day I was given the title “Lead Pastor” of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Don’t get me wrong - I wanted the job. I had felt called to be a pastor way back at the age of 17. I was just terrified of letting everybody...
People are always asking my wife and I about our day off. It's true, our days off are pretty good. So I'm writing this short piece in order to share a bit about why a weekly day off is so important to us, how we protect and prioritize it, and the ways we use that down time to make our...
