Four years ago my sister got me something that would dramatically alter the direction of my life. In fact, it was probably the most influential gift I’ve ever received. It would help me find my true calling, become a writer at the Huffington Post, and go on a 5-month...
There’s a paradox with self-improvement and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself. Think about it: The whole goal of improving your productivity is to reach the point...
There’s a quandary I hear people talk about a lot in the self-improvement world which goes something like this: “Should I keep trying to change, or should I just learn to love myself?” The people posing this question almost invariably feel terrible about themselves,...
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 NIV I've struggled with writing a devotion recently. I've been mentally and emotionally wiped out after completing the...
"Throw the ball, 17! Show 'em what you've got, 17!" For seven innings a lady yelled, without stopping, at the opposing team's pitcher and their batters. I was exhausted by hearing her yell for seven innings. Do you know how much energy is required to do that? A part...
We cannot solve the issues of violence in America through continued legislation. The issues we are seeing in America are rooted in the heart of mankind. Every person who has ever lived was born into a fallen creation, and the only hope we have is a relationship with...
I want to speak into the hearts and lives today of my brothers and sisters who have experienced deep pain and rejection. You know who you are. Now, if you've never experienced this, don't be dismayed! It's available for everyone (tongue in cheek.) I believe there are...
"I Believe" "I'm a realist, boy. All this religious stuff is a big crock of dreams. You're wasting your time and I have work to do." This southern cowboy was as rough and tough on the gentle soul trying to share God's love with him as he was the horses he kept. His...
I’ve taken a break from my sprint to the finish line on manuscript #4 (It’s a marriage devotional for first responders and military, coming January 2019.) I have just returned home from giving a keynote at the University of Alabama. They were extremely hospitable to...
Today's devotion will be a little different. Did you know God is wildly in love with you? He celebrates you. Did you know He does not see you the way you see you? If you are like me, there are days the guilt of your past creeps up. That is...
