Without a doubt, the single greatest leadership challenge in my life is leading myself. Nothing else even comes close. READ MORE
Leadership
Of Whom the World is Not Worthy
God of Heaven, I know who the real heroes are–women and men stepping out with pangs of hunger to do your bidding. READ MORE
A Prayer for Joseph Biden
During this inauguration week, and on behalf of our new president, I offer this important prayer. READ MORE
Two Vital Thoughts on a Life-Giving Marriage
Recently, a friend of mine who is on the verge of getting married sent me a Facebook message and asked me a wonderful question: If you could give one piece (or more) of advice on a successful, Christ-centered marriage what would that be? Thank you for the help! It didn’t take but a minute or READ MORE
Further Thoughts on My Greatest Leadership Challenge
I have given expression to my greatest leadership challenge before–leading myself, and it is a dynamic that I continue to want to steward well. With that in mind, consider these thoughts rooted in a recent reading of John the Baptist’s simple words in John 3:30, where he declares, “He (that is, Jesus) must increase, but READ MORE
Reflections on the American Church and Global Ministry
At a global ministry conference in Beirut, Lebanon, I was asked to share my reflections on the state of the American church and the implications of my observations for global ministry. Here is a survey of what I shared: First, evangelicalism, which is a rich theological construct, has been co-opted by American politics and is READ MORE