If you are experiencing any difficult transitions, conflict, grief, or struggle, I have a secret to share with you. Do you know where seeds begin to sprout? In the dirt. Dirt holds a certain magic, cradling new life. In fact, our past mistakes, heartaches, and any tension we may feel right now in our present [...]
We all experience seasons of change and transition in life. Sometimes life is exciting, dynamic, and we feel on top of the world. At other times we just want to go away and escape. King David once said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” (Ps. 55:6) If we [...]
I was in Myanmar a few weeks ago and they explained to me that they have three different seasons in their country. They have the rainy season, the summer season, and the hot season. And each season has it’s own challenges. As followers of Jesus, we all face different seasons in life, and we must [...]
Children learning to ride a bicycle often need training wheels attached to their bikes to help them learn to keep their balance. It is nothing to be ashamed of. Training wheels help them learn. The concept of training wheels also applies to other areas of life. The bible tells us, “The heir is subject to [...]
As I look back on my life, I wish I had taken more risks. I am thankful for each risk I have taken over many years. God honors faith. Although I certainly understand the need for wisdom in decision-making, sometimes we move ahead too slowly due to fear and unbelief. And then we call our [...]
I have been so privileged to serve together with a group of amazing leaders for more than 35 years. It is an honor to serve with these and other incredible leaders in the nations. And I am so encouraged to see new generations of leaders following in their footsteps. There is a desperate need for [...]
John Wesley once said: “Make all you can, give all you can, and save all you can.” He knew the value of hard work, generous giving, and planning for the future.” These truths apply to every season of our lives. So let’s prayerfully plan for our future, sowing good seeds for a future crop…whether it’s [...]
Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Take Job for example. Most of his life he was experiencing good seasons of God’s blessing. But Job is usually remembered for the terrible time of loss and oppression that he faced. Yet Job was a righteous man. So do not assume that you are worse than others, [...]
When I was in junior high school, I had a heart murmur. My doctor did not allow me to pay sports, so I had to watch while my friends played. I hated it. I felt like a failure, insecure and stupid. I had listened to lies. But when I gave my life fully to Christ, [...]
Life comes in seasons. And some seasons are very difficult. There can be seasons of pain and broken relationships, seasons of struggle and unemployment, and seasons of loneliness. Yet at other times, there are seasons of prosperity, seasons of blessing, seasons of healing, and seasons of healthy relationships. Good seasons come and go, as do [...]