I am a big fan of the Mission Impossible movies starring Tom Cruise. It’s a team of uniquely gifted and flawed people called together to accomplish one thing—The Mission Impossible. But with this team, it is possible. In each movie, the mission is clear. The team has a plan, though it...

Why are people insecure? I have concluded that the answer usually finds its roots in lack of confidence and low self-esteem through the years. A childhood experience, a dysfunctional home, and the list can explain why people struggle with insecurity. The issue is that many carry this emotional...

Imagine what it would be like to be drafted by the World Champions. The team is loaded with

talent. You are on THE team. You have made it. Life at the highest level of success is yours for

the taking. You show up at the training facility on the first day looking for a new high. The door closes...

When you walk into a church, very quickly you discover there are Rule Followers and those who have never met a rule they liked. 

Most of the time, their intent is good. But the long-term effect is disastrous. The Rule Followers grind through life with a huge rule book while others celebrate...

Words matter. 

Content is important. 

Mindset changes everything.  

Paul wrote in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what the will of God is, what is good and acceptable and...

In the South, Coke is the Real Thing; everything else is an imitation. Years ago a friend and I were walking in downtown Chicago. We came upon a booth comparing Coke and Pepsi. The booth was sponsored by Pepsi. People tasted both samples without knowing which cola they were drinking and then...

When Barb and I were first married, we got into a BIG disagreement over the Super Bowl. We were attending a small church in the suburbs of Chicago. My favorite pro team was in the game. The church announced that service would be held during the Super Bowl. The announcement was stated in such a...

Reaching the lost has been Jesus’ great intention when He walked on earth. When He encountered Peter, He knew the thousands of people he would have ministered to. He also brought hope to the desperate adulterous woman who was discriminated against by many. He did not turn down the...