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 [...]
God created us to grow and change and learn over time, through different seasons—not all at one time. Life is a journey. As I look back on my life, I have experienced many times of transformation—not just a single event, and each experience led me closer to becoming the man God created me to be. [...]
There is a great need for leaders today from all walks of life who are willing to be examined by the tests of leadership. Only those leaders who are tested will endure during difficult times. We don’t need more positions filled. We need leaders who will lead in humility and strength. Only by embracing, enduring, [...]
As I look back on my life, I can now see that I experienced many different seasons. I just didn’t realize it when it was happening. I had a season of growing up, parenting a family with LaVerne, business, local church leadership, mentoring church leaders globally, being a grandparent…the list goes on and on. But [...]
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 [...]
We cannot control what happens around us, but we can control what happens on the inside of us. We cannot control how people treat us, but we can control how we respond to what they say and do. Someone once said, “Its only the water that’s on the inside of the boat that causes danger, not [...]
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, [...]