Parenthood… The Patience Dojo 13 May 201413 May 2014 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly (Proverbs 14:29, NIV). As a father, I have been learning that this is a very important truth…
Books… Who Are You Walking With? 12 May 201412 May 2014 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm (Proverbs 13:20, NIV). Charlie "Tremendous" Jones put his own humorous twist on this verse when he…
Love… Wisdom in Words 9 May 20149 May 2014 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing (Proverbs 12:18, NIV). It is often said that wisdom is knowledge applied. But applied…
What I've Been Learning What I’ve Been Learning in My 43rd Year 19 Feb 201419 Feb 2014 Today I turned 44. It has been a heck of a year. There have been many ups and downs, victories and defeats, challenges and triumphs. All that is to say…
Books… Top Ten 9 Jan 20149 Jan 2014 Time for a lighter post today. Below are ten quotes that have been very influential in my life and ministry. Since it is more blessed to give than to receive,…
Christian Living… Walking in the Valley of the Shadow, Part 4 16 Dec 201316 Dec 2013 A third thing I have been learning about ministering to people who are hurting, is that it is important to be praying for discretion and discernment; because sometimes listening is…
Discipleship… Flip the Switch 22 Sep 201222 Sep 2012 Why is it that no matter how we have seen God provide for us in the past, we never seem to fully learn that lesson? Anxiety, worry, and doubt seem…
Wisdom Wisdom 16 Aug 201121 Aug 2012 Proverbs 16:23 ( NIV ) says,A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. Wisdom is gained by listening to people who are wise. They could be people…
What I've Been Learning Book ’em Dano 24 Mar 201121 Aug 2012 My friend and mentor Charlie "Tremendous" Jones was known for saying, "You will be the same person you are today five years from now except for two things; the people…