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 Do you ever look around at some of the great leaders in the world and wonder, "How did they get to be like that?" I know I have—probably a gazillion times! There’s something captivating about watching a person operate at such a high level of effectiveness, charisma, and influence. It sparks a desir...

 Recently, while working on a ministry project at a coffee shop, I ordered a 12-ounce light-iced coffee with cream and two Stevia. Pretty simple. Except it came out with way too much cream. I noticed right away, but I didn’t say anything. Instead I grabbed the coffee when they called it out, went ba...

How to Get Out of a Funk Fast: A Three-Minute Guide

Have you ever found yourself in a funk, unable to shake off negative feelings or thoughts? It happens to all of us, but there’s a way to break free quickly. I want to share with you a simple, three-minute process that can help you flip your script...

I talk to so many people who feel unsure about their true purpose or calling in life. 

Even reading those words might feel a little daunting, right? I mean, "calling" sounds so important, so big. Honestly, it's just easier to avoid the subject and go about your life. 

But what if you could hit ano...

When was the last time your phone died part way into the day and you had to find a charger just to get back to basic functionality? It’s annoying isn’t it? We take for granted that our devices are going to last the whole day, but sometimes they don’t.

Well, our bodies and spirits aren’t so differen...

In this fast-paced world full of demands and opportunities, it’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of setting and achieving goals. And hey, I'm a list-making, goal-setting, hour-stretching kind of person. Whether it’s growing your team, expanding your outreach programs, or increasing your i...

Have you ever needed more courage but didn't know how to summon it in the moment? 

Maybe you were facing a hard conversation, a difficult task, or a steep challenge. Sometimes it seems like life demands more than we have to give at the time. 

What if there was a way to cultivate your courage and b...

How do you turn regret into gratitude? Hint: It's all about how you interpret your past. Watch the video to learn more!

One of the scariest days of my life was the day I was given the title “Lead Pastor” of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Don’t get me wrong - I wanted the job. I had felt called to be a pastor way back at the age of 17. I was just terrified of letting everybody down. I was 33 years-old...

People are always asking my wife and I about our day off. It's true, our days off are pretty good. So I'm writing this short piece in order to share a bit about why a weekly day off is so important to us, how we protect and prioritize it, and the ways we use that down time to make our lives better.

I know you want to make it to the finish line. You want the personal satisfaction and the heavenly affirmation that you did it - you served, you invested, you sacrificed, you led, you impacted, and you gave your all for the right reasons over the long haul to make a difference. That's the goal for a...

I’ve never jumped off the high dive. I’m kind of ashamed to admit that. I’ve jumped off the low dive and the medium dive, but never the high dive. I don’t quite know why, because I’m a decent swimmer and I actually like taking risks. But when I’m up there looking down, I freeze.  Could be related to...