Elevate Yourself by Elevating Your Community
Two guys are talking about their boss's upcoming wedding. The first guy says, "It's ridiculous! He's rich, but he's 93 years old, and she is just 26! What kind of wedding is that?
Who’s in Your Headlines?
Here's a great illustration I found online about two different perspectives. One perspective comes from Venus (feminine), and the other from Mars (masculine). One is called The Wife's Diary. The other is called The Husband's Diary.
The Pure Fire of a Purifier
I’ve been thinking about this lately. We tend to adopt the attitudes of those closest to us, both in proximity and in heart.
Who Let the Boys Out?
I wrote the following article in The Glendale Star and The Peoria Times in September of 2008. It’s about a transition our family went through then. I think many of you will relate to what happened to us then, especially if you have grown children going off to college or entering the workforce now or in the past.
Communication is More than Articulation
I like communicating with people. I'm a pastor, speaker, and author, but most people say I do much more than that. I communicate. I communicate or at least attempt to communicate.
A Call to Attention and Action
This is the final article in this three-part series on worldwide corruption. In the two previous articles, I’ve said that if Biblical values and acknowledgment of God disappear from culture, corruption soon follows and multiplies. People have a broken moral compass, causing them to live as they did just before the flood, when every person did that which was right in their own eyes.
The Eruption of Corruption
You've heard and seen the headlines: public servants demanding or accepting money or favors in exchange for services; politicians misusing public funds or granting public jobs or contracts to their sponsors, friends, and families; and corporations bribing officials to secure lucrative deals.
What’s All Around You?
The clutter of debris from the destruction was screaming “all around you.” But before Nehemiah could rebuild the city, he needed to clear the clutter caused by the destruction. The same is true for us today, in our personal lives, and in our culture and nation.
You Recognize It When You See It
A few years ago, I was asked some questions on leadership by a graduating university student for a paper he was writing. I thought sharing what I shared with him might be helpful to you.
Three Realities You’ve Gotta’ Know About
Here's a story about a man named Remus Starr that shows how the principle of sowing and reaping works despite others' efforts to change the reaping.
“Why Me?” to “What’s Next?”
One of the most extraordinary experiences of my life was serving as a Singles Pastor at two large churches in the Phoenix area. From 1980 to 1982, I was a pastor at Grace Community Church in Tempe, Arizona, where we served 550+ single people in our Sunday school classes. From 1982 to 1987, I was a pastor at Northwest Community Church in Phoenix, Arizona, where we started with six people and soon grew to 250+ singles in our Sunday school classes.
Consistent, Even Persistent
How about starting this article off with a lesson from a snail? “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” Even though it took a long time, it was consistent, finishing what it started.
Two ‘Pawsome’ Lessons from Dogs
These days, it seems like everyone has a pet dog. Pet store dog food sales are booming. And, of course, the quality of dog food has moved from the outhouse to the penthouse (or should I say pethouse).
Heaven in an Old Piano
Some songs fill the room. Then some songs somehow find broken places inside a soul. Today, let's address songs that find broken places inside the soul.
Growing Into a More Perfect Union
Whether you are enjoying the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States (North America) or not, one thing is for sure: international fans coming to the United States to watch their teams compete are enjoying it. It's all over the news.
Leadership: You Can’t Quite Define It
Leadership is amazing. You can't quite define it or grasp it. There is no set shape or size to leadership.
What a Homecoming!
Where will you retire when you retire? Most of you may not be concerned about this right now. You are young or middle-aged. My 'ed-vice' is to think about it now.
Lessons from Race Horses and Vegetable Soup
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, something notable happened at the Belmont Stakes, the third race of the Triple Crown in the horse racing world. It’s notable because it transports us beyond just the horse race. It’s a life lesson for us also.
Fixing Your ‘Radiate–tor’
Let's start today with a concept attributed to Mother Teresa by some. Her attitude, passion, compassion, work ethic, and unwavering belief in God have inspired the whole world.