Three Keys to The Seven Steps that Reveal The Five Secrets of Success
I recently feel a need for action, practically (selling our house, helping …
I recently feel a need for action, practically (selling our house, helping …
How To Be IN But Not OF — That Is The Question
My grandfather was a missionary in China from 1917 to 1936. He once told me …
My grandfather was a missionary in China from 1917 to 1936. He once told me …
Why Don’t We Hear God’s Voice?
Humanity was designed to hear God. It’s in our DNA. So why is his voice so …
Humanity was designed to hear God. It’s in our DNA. So why is his voice so …
The Fires of Waiting
I’ve always disliked waiting. As a kid, Christmas Eve was torture. Being on …
I’ve always disliked waiting. As a kid, Christmas Eve was torture. Being on …
Hearing God in Our Suffering
Most of my high school friends were obsessed with college-prep, …
Most of my high school friends were obsessed with college-prep, …
What’s So Important About Hearing God?
“For God does speak–now one way, now another–though man may not perceive …
“For God does speak–now one way, now another–though man may not perceive …
When God Seems Silent
Of all the ways God speaks, the one I like least (and fear most) is his …
Of all the ways God speaks, the one I like least (and fear most) is his …
Hearing God: Learning to Recognize His Voice in Meditation
God speaks time and again—in various ways—but nobody notices” (Job 33:14). …
God speaks time and again—in various ways—but nobody notices” (Job …
Hearing God: Conversation Is the Point
When I was growing up, my dad taught me to sail our small Sunfish sailboat. …
When I was growing up, my dad taught me to sail our small Sunfish sailboat. …
Courage and Cowardice
The worst riot in Detroit’s history broke out the summer of 1967: …
The worst riot in Detroit’s history broke out the summer of 1967: …
When Success Turns Sour
Fifteen years ago, a client of mine became president of his company. It all …
Fifteen years ago, a client of mine became president of his company. It all …
When Obedience Doesn’t Make Sense
When my family moved to Detroit, the summer between my first and second …
When my family moved to Detroit, the summer between my first and second …
As Long as We Both Shall Live
Last weekend my wife and I attended two weddings. Both couples used …
Last weekend my wife and I attended two weddings. Both couples used …
Wait For It
Eight years ago, my niece Amy married Nathan, a great guy. They moved into …
Eight years ago, my niece Amy married Nathan, a great guy. They moved into …
My father died sixteen years ago last Friday, April Fool’s Day, 1996. (I …
My father died sixteen years ago last Friday, April Fool’s Day, 1996. (I …
Why Do Our Kids Reject Christianity?
Why do so many people—people with incredible conversion stories—parent …
Why do so many people—people with incredible conversion stories—parent …
Who is Your Hero?
Sometimes God speaks through a careful choreography of life events: …
Sometimes God speaks through a careful choreography of life events: …
Spiritual Judo
I reached my fitness high water mark at the age of twenty-four. I ran …
I reached my fitness high water mark at the age of twenty-four. I ran …
The Nonsense of S.M.A.R.T. Sense
Is modern business wisdom destroying Christian spirituality? Oswald …
Is modern business wisdom destroying Christian spirituality? Oswald …
Navigating The Mountain of Biblical Authority
My daughter’s boyfriend, Matt, works in the High-Tech Performance Apparel …
My daughter’s boyfriend, Matt, works in the High-Tech Performance Apparel …
The Hope of Our Suffering
As a college student, I wanted to spend a summer abroad, but money was so …
As a college student, I wanted to spend a summer abroad, but money was so …
Hearing God in Scripture
When I was twelve, my parents taught me to read a chapter of Proverbs a …
When I was twelve, my parents taught me to read a chapter of Proverbs a …
Learning to Doubt our Doubts
My natural inclination is to believe life will turn out just fine; I lean …
My natural inclination is to believe life will turn out just fine; I lean …
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
I’m in the middle of another bout with bronchitis (I think I’m …
I’m in the middle of another bout with bronchitis (I think I’m …