Every year in Pennsylvania, after a long winter, spring arrives. This is a season of new opportunities. During springtime, flowers blossom and creatures come out of their hibernation. This same reality applies to our personal life. After we go through a challenging time, God will open the door to new opportunities. It is our privilege [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]