SubscribeJesus gave us a promise 2000 years ago that He would “build His Church.” This was not a promise with an expiration date. The only question is whether His people in any given place will have the faith to embrace and experience the promise. I’m so thankful for and proud of the privilege I have [...]
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07.02.2010
Pursuit of God
When I first became a true believer in and follower of Jesus Christ, I read a book that fully resonated with my newly born passion to know Him…”The Pursuit of God” by A.W. Tozer. This book captured my longing to genuinely know and experience God. It put words to many of the challenges that I [...]
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06.04.2010
Great Leaders are Grateful and Encouraging
My time in Nigeria is now a memory, but it’s impact, on me personally and the thousands of leaders we had the privilege of teaching and challenging, continues. One of the memories I will long cherish is the opportunity I had to spend with Pastor William Okoye. He is the pastor of a very large, [...]
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05.26.2010
Exhausted but Exhilarated
The title seems obvious enough, but it’s a bit deceptive. Yes, I’m exhausted. In 11 days, I’ve been on 6 different airplanes (3 more to go), in 4 very different major Nigerian cities, given everything I’ve got in teaching 19 sessions of an hour or more each (only 1 more to go), to nearly 10,000 [...]
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05.23.2010
Availability
God uses people…very different kinds of people. Sadly, many believe that God uses only certain kinds of people from certain kinds of backgrounds who only do things in certain kinds of ways. Of course, this isn’t true. Never has been true. God doesn’t fit into that small of a box. Of course, a simple reading [...]
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05.18.2010
Nigeria: What a Beginning!
“What a Beginning” is an apt description of what I’ve experienced so far on this my second trip to Nigeria. It started on Saturday night. Our “Relationship Idle?” Series Finale weekend kicked off with Katharine McPhee, the season 5 American Idol finalist. Then, I gave the final talk. Immediately following the 5:15 p.m. service, I took [...]
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04.30.2010
Touching Their Hearts & Changing Their World
Though a ton caught my attention during my recent visit to Haiti, it was the children that captured my heart. In the wake of so much suffering and in the midst of squalor, they were still kids…innocent, sweet, and unbelievably happy. They found ways to enjoy their context with just as much or even more [...]
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04.27.2010
Haiti in Crisis from My Camera
In Haiti, much of the crisis involves those things which most of us in America take for granted. For example… Shelter – Thousands upon thousands of people are living in makeshift shelters. This creates huge problems when it comes to disposal, sanitation, and personal safety. Food – This involves the ability to afford and access [...]
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04.22.2010
Give Me That Smile
I just got back from a heartbreaking trip to Haiti. I have to tell you that, while the problems are enormous, there are no easy solutions. For me, this is extremely frustrating. And yet, in the midst of my frustration, I’m trying to remember a couple of vital truths. First, with God, nothing is impossible, [...]
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04.17.2010
WJR Interview
Had the privilege of being interviewed on WJR Radio for a show called “Anything is Possible” that aired on Easter. I appreciated the opportunity and want to thank the host, Jack Krasula. It was a privilege meeting and doing the show with him. Thought I’d share the show with you. Would love to hear your [...]
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