I read a great article online at relevant.com entitled “When Christians Get It Wrong” by Adam Hamiltion. Here’s a portion of what he wrote… If Pharisees are religious people who struggle with wrong motives, with being critical and judgmental of others, with missing the point and with being two-faced, then I’ve got to confess, I [...]

You won’t want to miss the Catalyst Conference this year, happening October 6-8, 2010 in Atlanta.  It’s a powerful event where 13,000 young leaders will converge for the leadership experience of the year, including high-octane speakers, powerful worship, innovative programming, and an experience unlike any other. Hear from leadership authorities including Andy Stanley, Seth Godin, [...]

Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to speak at a retirement celebration for my friend and colleague, Pastor Tom Tyndall. When we started the church seven years ago Tom was the third staff member I hired. I knew how important it was to have someone with his experience and wisdom by my side. Every Sunday [...]

For most of my adult life the idea of a perfect vacation could be summed up with the statement “a book on the beach.”  The idea of sitting quietly in my beach chair reading to the sounds of the waves crashing in is the epitome of relaxation. However, with three boys ages 9, 6, and [...]

I think everyone acts a little different when they realize they’ve screwed up. Many of us want to hide (Adam and Eve are a great example of this). Some of us go into defending our mistakes despite the overwhelming evidence. Others practice avoidance, pretending nothing happened at all. Then there is Brewer, my 4 year-old. [...]

So this Sunday is the big day. Well, let’s be honest it’s not as big as Mother’s Day, but it’s still a big day.  Since we’re out of town Brandi and the boys gave me my gift early. I’m so excited about this one. Ready? Drum roll please……. I got a new waterhose for my [...]

With the release this past weekend of the A-Team and Karate Kid, I’ve been stuck thinking about just how much I loved the 80′s. Here’s a few of my favorite things from the 80′s… Run DMC Buggle Boy (pegged of course) Jolt (old school red bull) Saved By The Bell Jams Your turn. What do [...]

I’ve written a guest post today for my friend, Michael Hyatt’s, blog. Michael is the Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and a brilliant leader. There’s only a handful of blogs I check daily and his is one of them. My post is entitled “Why Plan B Is Often Your Greatest Opportunity As A [...]

Just wanted to take a minute to update you guys on Plan B. I can’t tell you how humbled I’ve been by the incredible response the book has received. I’ve been blown away. It’s so amazing to receive letters and emails daily from people God has impacted through the book. It makes every bit of [...]

Deep down in each one of our hearts is a place that yearns for peace. We often feel rushed stressed spent restless anxious but what we really desire is peace. I once heard Andy Stanley ask a question that stayed with me. He said, “Do you have money in the bank, but no peace in [...]