Learn to Be Obedient
In a world full of opinions, learn why God’s voice is the one that matters most. There are a lot of voices competing for our attention today. We listen to celebrities. We listen to influencers. We listen to our friends. We listen to podcasts, social media, and people...
Diligent Hands Will Rule
A childhood lesson in the cornfields that revealed a lifelong biblical truth Growing up, my dad used to always tell me, “A man has to work hard.” That was one of the first lessons he taught me. When I was 12 years old, he sent me to the cornfields of Illinois to...
Who Influences You?
A biblical look at the power of influence and intentional relationships “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” That’s something our parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults would tell us growing up. And while we may have rolled our eyes at it back...
None of Us Is Smarter Than All of Us
The Difference Between Being Smart and Being Wise I’ve had the opportunity to lead in the business world, the public square, and the church. The leadership settings have been different, but one lesson has remained the same. The older I get, the more convinced I become...
Is There Anything That I Need to Ask You to Forgive Me For?
The humble question that opens the door to healing, grace, and restored relationships. The title of this blog came from three different thoughts that have stayed with me over the years. The first goes back at least a decade. I read Seven Mile Miracle by...
Full of Grace, Seasoned with Salt: Speaking to a World That Needs Jesus
Four Questions Every Believer Should Ask Before Speaking to the World I’ve been thinking about Paul’s words in Colossians lately, and something stood out to me that I had never really noticed before. Before he tells us to let our conversation be “full of grace,...
Back to School, Back to Wisdom
Walk carefully. Live wisely. Make the most of every opportunity. For many families, the new year doesn't really begin on January 1. It begins when school starts. Parents are celebrating. 🎉 Kids... maybe not so much. 😄 Gone are the days of sleeping until noon, staying...
Your Vote Is Your Voice
An act of stewardship that helps guide the future of our communities Next Tuesday, thousands of Missourians will head to the ballot box to cast their votes. This year's ballot includes several important amendments that will shape the future of our state. What always...
Knowing When to Walk Away
Leaning into wisdom when engaging in conversation One of the reasons I use Facebook is to teach, coach, motivate, and inspire people. Not everyone agrees with what I have to say, and that’s okay. I am a strong believer in freedom of speech. Most of the time, I let...
Pleasing God, Loving People
Why a life of obedience shapes the way we treat others One of the things I’ve noticed lately is that the older people get, the more they reflect on whether they truly lived well. I’m part of a weekly Bible study where I am by far the youngest guy in the room. I did...