A magnifying glass fascinated me as a child. It helped me see things I normally couldn’t see. Fasting can have a similar effect on our relationship with God. It helps us look closer. Fasting is more than skipping a meal. It is an intentional decision to humble ourselves and make room for God. We temporarily [...]
Most days in Southern Colorado feel wide open and bright. The kind of days where you roll the top down, breathe deep, and enjoy every mile. The road stretches out in front of you, clear and easy to follow. But then there are the other days. Snow moves in fast. The sky turns gray. The [...]
One Thursday a few weeks back, I came home to discover my back door wide open. Broken bits of the door frame were strewn across the floor along with a few small puddles of rainwater and trespassing leaves. A burglar had forced his way into my house and made off with my flat screen television [...]
Nothing combats darkness like light. A single match, a flashlight, or a light bulb can overtake great darkness, and no amount of darkness can overtake even the smallest light. Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And people [...]
I recently decided to get away alone for a few days to enjoy some quiet time and do a little writing. Because I like warm weather, I went to the beach. One day while I was walking along the sand, I stopped and watched the waves roll in and out. In that moment, several thoughts [...]
I've got plans. Lots of ‘em. Truthfully, I’ve got so many that I often drive myself nuts trying to make all of them happen. Don't misunderstand me, there is nothing wrong with making plans. Having a clear God-given vision can increase focus and productivity. These are even principles that we teach through Blueprint for Life. [...]
Sometimes I think I am a slow learner because I seem to make the same mistakes over and over. Maybe you can relate. The good news is that we are in good company. We don’t have to search long in Scripture to find many examples of people who made poor choices. In Genesis 25:27-34 Esau [...]
What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you had planned? What happens when death chokes the dreams of seeing your child grow up and have his first day of school or play in his first baseball game? How do you deal with the crippling reality of losing the person you have [...]
There have been seasons of my life when I have been very disciplined about physical training. In high school I competed in three sports: cross country, wrestling, and soccer. So, I was in the habit of training year round. In college I lived near the beach and rose early each morning to surf for a [...]
In the spring of 1991, I was 13 years old. The week before spring break, my Dad learned he had to take a business trip to Louisiana, which meant he would be gone the entire week I was out of school. This news threatened to put a damper on the fun of a great [...]
