The Humility of Our Mysterious Purpose
Two and a half years ago, my wife and I decided to sell our house. We followed commonsense wisdom: we decluttered closets, upgraded appliances, and replaced old wallpaper with fresh …
Purpose
A little help over here, please!
I've noticed over the years how often we associate God's involvement or anointing with something that is large in size, scope, budget and growth. None of us would consciously admit this …
Short Line or Long Line?
A friend shared a quote that both intrigued and inspired me.
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal his own.” Benjamin Disraeli
It’s far easier to …
Where We All Get Stuck
John Wooden said, "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."
This is such a profound and helpful piece of advise. So often we won't explore, try or offer because of something …
Detangling Your Thoughts About Your Calling
(The Blog-On-Video is at the bottom of this page)
It seems so hard to “nail down” what our calling is and what we should do.
A short while back, I attended a Branding conference put on by Free …
This May Be Your On-Ramp
(This blog on video is at the bottom of this page)
So often my heart goes to “God, do something - show me what you want me to do, open a door, make a way.” Then there is silence and …
Walking off the map – Conversation with Michael Williams
Walking off the map - Conversation with Michael Williams
Gary and Sam asks Michael Williams about the significant life course-changes that have taken place over the past 7 years. This is a …
Beyond Our Dreams, Not Our Desires
I had a chance to get an update on a friend’s story early this summer. (It was at our new It’s Your Time Weekend). I was struck by the interaction of God in his life. I was both inspired and …
Conversation about Calling on the Boundless Show – a ministry to 20-somethings
Boundless Podcast Feb 2013
An interview with the host of the Boundless Show, a ministry of Focus on The Family, talking about calling for 20-somethings.
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4 Calling Observations & Lessons
I have the fun and privilege of talking to many people each week by phone, email, chat and in person at Base Camp, retreats, on radio interviews, podcasts and over a cup of coffee. Each person's story …
On the Edge of Scared or Bored?
“Radical dreams make us radically dependent. When we are engaged in what God has called us to do, every part of our spiritual life comes alive. There’s a reason to grow, we have a compelling reason to …
Divinely Assisted
“Ok, the idea that I possess a glory, splendor, strength, brilliance that is extraordinary seems a little farfetched. It’s not my personal experience. I think my effect is pretty small. I can only …