Symptoms?...

Do you know your growth symptoms? In my life one clear cut symptom is frustration. I notice things that need to change, and frustration begins to build on the inside. Experiencing frustration, in my life, can be a God inspired tool to initiate life, marital, parenting, or organizational change…if...

What Do You Complain About?...

“When I became a man, I put away childish things.” At the beginning of January I felt God whisper something to me. The essence of this challenge was  its time to grow in a few areas in my life. For whatever the reason, I had been making excuses as to why I couldn’t grow. None of the excuses washed....

Dave Ramsey…Part 2...

Keep in mind, that as painful as this is, for so many, we will see better days ahead.

Dave Ramsey…Part 1...

In light of the economy, I think it is worth it to watch these two interviews for some great perspective.

The If Only Syndrome...

Song of Solomon 8:5 (ESV) Who is that coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved? Under the apple tree I awakened you. Lori and I had the “if only” syndrome when we first married. I love you, but would love you more if only… She would have compassion when I am sick. She would like...

But…?...

“Getting close to people is hard, really hard.” It is something you hear over and over again as a pastor. I can dance around that subject like those semi-famous people on Dancing With the Stars, but at the end of the day the only proper response is… “Yes it is. In some cases, beyond all reason....

A Hard Decision...

One of the hardest things I decided to do in my life is open myself up to being hurt. Although relational pain can take your breath away, isn’t it better to feel its sting than the lasting ache of isolation? It isn’t an easy thing to decide that you are going to put yourself out there, over and over...

Family & Fear...

As long as I can remember I have struggled with fear. If you have been following me for a while, that is not new information. At this moment, it doesn’t have it grips on my life, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t try to rear its ugly head. One of the things that I do to combat fear is to remember...

3 Questions on Sex By Jason & Lori...

Why do you think we easily buy into the cultural lie that sex is better the more partners you have?Jason: For the same reason we buy into that lie across the board. The mantra of our culture is “more will make you happy”. More money, square footage, cars, then it goes to reason that more sex will...

What Makes Sex Good?...

That is a question that Lori was asking and I thought I would give my two cents. Without trying to be cute, I think the better question is what makes love good. If its just about sex, buy a book, figure out what your partner likes, and practice as often as you can or insert she wants But that isn’t...