On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 my wife and I had the privilege of welcoming our 5th grandchild into the world. Zoe is a beautiful little girl! Mom (Jessica), Dad (Justin), Jadyn (the “big sister”), Makayla (the other “big sister”) and baby Zoe are all doing well. We’re blessed and we’re grateful! When I think about [...]

There’s a very important and attractive attribute that’s quite rare in people today.  It’s something we’re generally taught to be at a young age, but somehow forget and forfeit as time passes.  One person who genuinely possesses this trait can positively influence and transform the atmosphere of a home, an office or a team. The [...]

What are you doing May 21-23? If you’re a pastor or church staff member, I invite you to join us here at Church of the Redeemer for our annual United Pastors’ Network CONNECT:2012 Gathering. Many times ministry can be lonely and challenging.  Having people in your life that encourage you, pray with you, and become [...]

Successful relationships don’t just happen.  They take work.  We have to grow and change.  We have to learn new things and do new things if our relationships are going to get stronger and better. Lots of different ingredients are required to make a really great relationship.  An important “secret ingredient” is congeniality. Congeniality is a [...]

Friendships are one of the great gifts in life. Having good people in your life you can count on is a wonderful blessing. Being the kind of friend that others can count on is rewarding. Unfortunately we sometimes fail to invest the time and energy into our relationships that they deserve. Our busyness and preoccupation [...]