The Gift of Weakness

What if you were good at everything? Would you ever be aware that you are not self sufficient? Would you ever get help?

What if weakness is a gift? Weakened is an invitation to beyond-natural living.

Slavery to Sonship

In 2002, I was a new father spinning plates while working 3 part time jobs. Until that time, I felt … More

Surrender

As a pastor, the phrase “surrender to God” is one that comes up occasionally. What comes to mind when … More

A Tale Of Two Trees Intro: The Day I Didn’t Shower

This morning I didn’t shower. I wore the same pair of jeans I wore yesterday and a comfy T-shirt because I was taking my son to school and returning home instead of going into the office.

I Knew You’d Come

From time to time I hear a story that is too good to keep to myself. This is from a … More

I HATE YOU!! (but we stuck like glue)

“I HATE YOU.”
The irony of unforgiveness is that you chain yourself to something in the past that you never wanted to go back to. Those who annoy or anger you the most and for the most specific reasons are the ones you probably should be praying for the most today.

A Lesson From Uncle Rico (Let It Go)

I distinctly remember at least two new leaders who joined our team telling me, “Bob, I don’t care about the past, I want to see something great today.” Finding yourself stuck in the past or the future is usually a sign that you have lost hope for the here and now.