I've heard plenty of stories about school teachers telling their students that they're dumb. That really gets to me because a school teacher represents so much more than a person teaching curriculum and giving tests. A school teacher is seen by students as an authority...
When talking about racial issues, I've heard many well meaning parents say "I teach my children to be color blind." "They don't notice the color of someone else's skin." In my mind, I'm thinking "you seriously need to get them checked out". I know what they mean...
I grew up in a pretty solid Christian home. My upbringing was great. I don't have the typical terrifying story of childhood that so many of my friends have. My struggle has never really been the struggle of my peers. But it has been a...
It's always an honor to minister at my home church, Faith Outreach Center Intl! I had fun talking about how to raise children in communities led by the Spirit. I hope you enjoy!...
Leadership Myth: Strong-willed people don't want to be led. They just want to be the leader. NOT TRUE. They want AND need to be led by a strong & patient leader. Leading these types of people requires some growth in our leadership capacity. You'll need: Vision Patience Confidence Patience Optimism Patience Hard Work Ethic Oh, and...
I never thought in a million years that I would be sitting down and discussing theology & cultural application with a Catholic priest. I guess God had other plans! So here's the story in a nutshell...
A friend of mine shared a powerful video about pornography and its connection to human trafficking today. Human trafficking is really one of those issues that really gets me every time...
Today is my birthday!! I'm 32 today. Crazy!! Sometimes I can get so caught up in wishing time stood still that I miss the blessing of time spent here on earth. Most people dread getting older. Even most Christians dread getting older (especially when those gray...