Several interns recently asked me to give them a sermon and a story because they were apparently missing my thoughts. Matthew, I wasn't ignoring you! My heart was not in the right place to compose thoughts that would be uplifting,... Continue reading

The strength of a team is best measured when it faces adversity. Hard times provide the tests of character, attitude, ability and endurance that tell if a team has what it takes to succeed, or not. Adversity can takes many... Continue reading

Poco a Poco is one of our guiding principles at Orphanage Outreach. We want volunteers to recognize two important truths--big things grow little by little (poco a poco) over time, and little things can make a huge difference. By focusing... Continue reading

A long time ago I read about a family that went to Africa or Irian Jaya as missionaries. Although it was a gripping story filled with adventure and triumph, I had not thought about it in years. It came to... Continue reading

There is a theme in my writing. I am moved by powerful movies about teachers and coaches who inspire their students and players to achieve the impossible. Remember the Titans, Dead Poet’s Society, Coach Carter, The Blind Side, Miracle, and... Continue reading

Today is your lucky day, so make the most of it! Did you know that youtube has more than just videos with cute pets, teens with too much time on their hands, and sports bloopers? Who knew?! I stumbled across... Continue reading

newsboys "Born Again" *Official Music Video* from newsboys on Vimeo. This video powerfully captures what it means to live what you say you believe. This is the challenge we have to accept: "To be the change we want to see... Continue reading

I have been trying for three weeks to write a simple article answering that question. What is love, anyway? You would think I could produce an answer without even breaking a sweat. That's what I thought! I have taught on... Continue reading

Many of my blog posts contain quotes and ideas from books I have been reading. If you prefer to get information straight from the source, please visit my bookstore (Click this link to check it out!). Thanks to the wonders... Continue reading

But first, a word from our sponsor. . . I have received enough shocked looks when I walk into a room to finally realize that not everyone is aware of what we're up to these days. Yes, we are in... Continue reading