October 8, 2020
What is Invaluable to Peak Performance?
Photo By Mike Bird from Pexels We always speak of an engine as if it is a singular part of a car. We might say something like, “I…
October 1, 2020
What is the Value of Jesus to You?
We think of value in concrete terms. We measure it with numbers, or money, or other hard metrics. But in reality, value is a relative…
September 22, 2020
In What Have You Placed Your Trust?
White Cliffs Of Dover photo by Immanuel Giel.License here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:White_Cliffs_of_Dover_02.JPG Facing France on the English side of the Strait of Dover, brilliant white cliffs tower…
September 17, 2020
Happiness is Wonderful but Joy is Better.
Photo creds: photo is from Canva/Pexels Photographer Pete Johnson Joy and happiness are not the same things. Joy is superior, and includes elements of happiness. …
September 10, 2020
Is God a Self-absorbed Narcissist?
God’s purpose in many (if not all) of his behaviors is to glorify himself. At first blush, this seems egomaniacal, or arrogant, or selfish, or…
August 28, 2020
God Still Uses the Force of Faith
Faith is an overwhelmingly powerful force. But it isn’t a force like the kind that Luke Skywalker wields. It isn’t a force that allows you…
August 20, 2020
A God For Uncertain Times
The universe appears full of uncertainty. At times, most people must weather storms of that uncertainty as they rage through that universe in violent waves. …
August 13, 2020
Why Purpose Matters
I enjoy running. For most people that’s a weird thing to enjoy because, frankly, it can be difficult and uncomfortable. What I don’t enjoy, however,…
July 30, 2020
Do You Need Help, or Do You Need to Help?
My wife is a strong and independent woman. In fact, she’s so strong and independent that I often fail to see when she is in…
July 23, 2020
Are you Balanced?
A few years ago, I planned a hiking trip that would take me across 60 miles of mountains, and span several days. I planned this…