Jim Elliot “Wherever you are, be all there.”
I have been teaching on Focus. It’s what missionary Jim Elliot referred to when he said, “Wherever you are, be all there.” That is the first rule to focus. We
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Lessons from San Quentin
I just finished reading Lessons from San Quentin: Everything I Needed to Know about Life I Learned in Prison by Bill Dallas and George Barna. It’s the life story of
Lessons from Miss California Carrie Prejean
Miles McPherson, the pastor of Miss California Carrie Prejean, is getting sick of what the media is doing to the Miss USA Runner-up who reportedly lost the Miss USA crown
Focus: Starting with the end in mind
It’s important to realize that focus is not just about having goals it’s about hearing from God and moving in the right direction. Goals are not the end but the
Dealing with Adversity
I was wrestling through 1 Corinthians 16 this morning. This verse really jumped out at me: “for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are
The Honeymoon is Over – Gimmie Back the Remote!
When I first fell in love with my wife I found myself doing all kinds of things that were completely novel to me. I suddenly had an interest for Italian
Top 10 signs your family might be dysfunctional
1. “Family meetings” are often mediated by law enforcement officials.2. You are trying to get your four-year-old to switch to decaffeinated coffee.3. You text message each other across the dinner
Tony Dungy: A Man of Quiet Strength
Indianapolis Colts’ coach Tony Dungy announced his retirement this week. A bummer for the NFL, as there is undoubtedly no other coach in the league who is respected more by
A Gator Hater’s Guide to Loving Tim Tebow
As a recovering Gator Hater, I am going through a 12-step program to help me deal with my animosity toward orange and blue. Well, not exactly. More like a recovery
The Exit Polls Don’t Lie
Well, now that the election is finally over. The exit polls reveal a little more about the face of America. According to the exit polls from Election Day: 93.7% of