The title of the talk seemed a bit odd: The God of “RE.” I figured I was about to discover that “re” was a Greek or Hebrew word with deep theological significance. Pastors are good at digging out this sort of stuff. I suspect it reflects a need to justify the value of their seminary training. But […]
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Welcome to Monday and my personal word-of-the-week … ANTICIPATION Actually, it could probably be a different “a” word—anxiety. You’ve heard the adage “Be careful what you wish for because you might actually get it.” That’s what I’m feeling as this week gets going. This is the week I accomplish one of my three big goals […]
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Happy Saturday! Joni Eareckson Tada has defied expectations her entire life. Every time I encounter her words I’m struck by her gentle grace. She faces adversity with confidence and peace that inspires me. I encourage you to read this article, in which Joni offers some thoughts on a universal question: Why Does God Allow Suffering? […]
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When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to them, four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on […]
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Okay, we all know life’s not fair, right? Like it or not, we encounter circumstances in which justice simply doesn’t prevail. The bad guy gets the girl and the good guy loses his fortune. It’s reality—no sense complaining about it. I’ve mostly let go of the silly habit of lamenting life’s injustices, but once in […]
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Have you shared your story? Everyone has a story worth telling. You may never know the impact your story might have in another life. Some people can’t imagine sharing their story—too embarrassed or shy, afraid nobody will care. Others can’t resist any opportunity to spill their guts. Either extreme reduces the potential positive impact, so […]
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Welcome to another Monday. I hope your weekend was as beautiful as ours—perfect Fall Colorado weather. Today’s word-of-the-week is … SERVICE This weekend I was privileged to be the keynote speaker for the 90th anniversary celebration of the Loveland, Colorado Lion’s Club. I was especially impacted by the organization’s simple, profound motto: WE SERVE. For […]
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Happy Saturday. On this anniversary of horrible loss, I want to offer something about starting positive, life-affirming efforts. Guy Kawasaki offers a great vision on how to begin something great. Short, thought-provoking, and wise. If you can’t view the video, click here to watch it on my site. Have a great weekend.
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“Nobody could possibly understand how it feels.” “If people knew what I really think, they wouldn’t want to be near me.” “I’m sure I’m the only person who feels like this.” “I can’t let anyone know what I’ve done. They’d despise me.” Have you ever said, or thought, any of these? I have. My guess […]
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I’ve been spending a lot of time recently with a young man who’s on a difficult journey. He wants everyone to learn from his experiences. Everyone. He’s doing his best to be vulnerable and transparent. He’s not looking for attention—I believe he genuinely wants to help. I’ve been talking about “Stories Worth Telling,” advancing the […]
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I believe your story might be your greatest gift. We all live in stories. God reveals Himself through stories. Your particular story incorporates a unique combination of experiences and relationships. It’s a gift, and the highest use for any gift is to enjoy it and share it in service to others. This is #2 in […]
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Happy Labor Day (in the U.S.) and welcome to our holiday word-of-the-week … LABOR I don’t know about you, but I’m grateful for labor in a number of ways. First, I’m grateful for the folks who perform many of the difficult and often thankless tasks that make my way of life possible. People work hard […]
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