After thirty-eight years of “pressing on” in prayer, “Oh, what a day”! My grandmother was an orphan and my dad acted like one. She had a huge chip on her shoulder and unknowingly passed it along to her only son. I wouldn’t have ever picked these two for my lineage, Read more…
Drew and Bethany had an “aha” revelation: A shared vision of what every morning could look like. What a win it would be: Their four children feeding themselves a healthy breakfast every morning without mom and dad’s help. Seriously? The Steadmans, however, were not naïve. They knew that operationalizing their Read more…
It was obvious to me, but not so much to Micah. Micah Scharchburg has been a good friend since we met ten-plus years ago. At the time, I was 55 and 30 years his senior. With that additional biblical knowledge and ministry experience, I was immediately able to see his Read more…
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven” (Mt 5:3) …. any questions? Many students of the Gospels agree: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount captures the heart and mind of the Master like no other New Testament passage. What a concise, compelling, and comprehensive presentation Read more…
In 1978, Mary Lou and I colored outside the lines and bought one of the first Honda Accords. Long gas lines, exceptional reliability and strong value were all key factors in our decision. We drove that car for many years and came to love it, but it wasn’t without a Read more…