Praying With Dusty Boots

Praying With Dusty Boots

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”—Psalm 121:1–2 (NIV) Prayer Isn’t Always a Quiet Sanctuary Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought prayer had to be a quiet, spotless, perfect...
Moses Had a Speech Problem and Still Led Nations

Moses Had a Speech Problem and Still Led Nations

“Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”   – Exodus 4:12 (NIV) The Leader with a Limp Moses stuttered. Let that sink in. The man who stood in front of Pharaoh, spoke truth to power, led millions out of Egypt, parted a sea, and...
Don’t Skip the Fire: Where God Forges Leaders

Don’t Skip the Fire: Where God Forges Leaders

“When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”   – Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)   Introduction: The Fire Nobody Signs Up For Let’s be honest. If there were a sign-up sheet for the “fire moments” of life, most of us...
The Value of Being Present: Creating Lasting Memories

The Value of Being Present: Creating Lasting Memories

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”   –  Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) The Call to Show Up Life doesn’t slow down for anyone.It piles on deadlines, obligations, distractions, and constant noise until our days blur...
Encouraging Presence in Relationships: Quality Time

Encouraging Presence in Relationships: Quality Time

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 (ESV) You Can’t Sharpen What You Don’t Stay Close To One of the most underestimated gifts we can offer someone is our presence. Not just being around. Not just physically nearby....