A Tool to Improve Your Marriage
I share an embarrassing story from early in my marriage to Bill at the opening of our new book, Journey of the Soul: “You might…
The Touch of Jesus Heals Hearts
We were sitting in a chair on a Montana ranch at the edge of a forest surrounded by mountains. Kristi and I had just finished…
Overcoming Temptations in Christian Leadership
Every Christian leader needs to overcome three temptations in order to be truly successful. These relate to you if you are a pastor or a parent, a…
Healing Grace for Your Emotions
I was frozen in my chair, trembling with fear. The conference speaker had challenged us, “Stand up if you’re ready to surrender all to God!”…
A Magnificat Advent Meditation
I’d like to share with you an Advent meditation that we used in the Soul Care Groups I lead for pastors. You may want to…
Gossip in Church Hurts
A pastor’s wife told me that she overheard an elder’s wife and a newcomer to the church gossiping about her. The elder’s wife said smugly,…
Feeling Left Out of the Holidays
During the holiday season you may feel like the apple in a bowl of oranges. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are special occasions for families to…
A Psalm of Thanks and Praise to God
The most repeated verse in the Bible is a favorite of mine: “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love endures forever.”…
Count Your Blessings
This meditation on a famous hymn will surprise and delight you!
Thankfulness: The Way to Holiness and Happiness
The Lord Jesus Christ is holy and happy and so are his students. Holiness and happiness go together. In the Bible we read, “The disciples were…
The Power of Gratitude
In recent years scientific research has validated the ancient wisdom of the Bible: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”…
We Fought for Our Lives Against the Riptides!
It was a sunny day in Hawaii. Kristi and I found a remote beach with a bay that was perfect for floating on rafts. The…