If you could solve one worldwide problem, what would it be? Would you shelter the homeless? Would you welcome the refugees? Would you end slavery? What would you do? I would bring hope to children, to the world’s most vulnerable children. Today is a day for giving. For solving problems by giving. What would it be like if every day were a day for giving? What if every single day you and I chose to release earthly treasure and invest in something that lasts? What could we do? … [Read more...] about What Could We Do?
You Matter So Very Much
When my daughter, Piper, was a little girl, I'd often give her choices -- what color sippy cup she'd like, what book she would like to read, whether she'd like to color or play with play dough... And she'd answer, "I don't matter." What she was really saying was, "It doesn't matter, Mommy. You choose." But, I'd put the books aside and pull this precious one into my lap and tell her, "Piper, you do matter. You matter so very much." And so do you. You matter. You have work to do. You … [Read more...] about You Matter So Very Much
Keep Your Hand Up
Several weeks ago I spoke to a crowd of about 200 little people. They were precious. And at one point in the message I asked for volunteers. I think 180 hands shot up. They were so quick to volunteer! And so was Moses ... at first. When God called Moses from the burning bush, he was quick to raise his hand. "Here I am!" But when God made it clear that he had a pretty tough assignment for him, Moses lowered his hand and came up with four excuses. I'm not qualified I have no … [Read more...] about Keep Your Hand Up
The Best Question For Lasting Impact Today
What work is God doing in my world today? Jesus is walking through Jerusalem, and he comes upon a pool. The pool is pretty impressive with five roofed colonnades. And gathered around this pool are people who are blind, lame, paralyzed. As Jesus is walking, he's listening to the voice of his Father. He knows his Father is always working. One man caught Jesus' eye. Jesus stooped down and asked him a question. "Do you want to be healed?" You would think the man would have answered, "Yes!" But … [Read more...] about The Best Question For Lasting Impact Today
Increase The Impact Of Your Message By Doing This One Thing
Recently I participated in a leadership webinar sponsored by a fabulous training organization. The two presenters clearly knew their stuff. But there was a difference in the way that they spoke. One of the presenters came across as confident, not arrogant. He was sure of himself, and what he was sharing. He was fun, engaging. He spoke declaratively. The other presenter had fabulous content to share. But every time she spoke, she put invisible question marks at the end of every sentence. She … [Read more...] about Increase The Impact Of Your Message By Doing This One Thing
September Newsletter!
Bill and I were at the beach this past weekend celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary. And, boy, did we NEED this time. August was blistering, and I'm not talking about the heat. Two of our daughters, Grace and Adelyn, had been away all summer and came home for less than 48 hours before heading back to college. And we moved our son, Josiah, into college. Big feelings, folks, all the way around. More than once I found myself wishing that I could have just one more day of swing sets … [Read more...] about September Newsletter!