Have you ever heard of the “Shopping Cart Theory?” This Theory basically states that you can determine if someone is or isn’t a “good person” based on whether or not they return their shopping cart. The theory suggests that the action of returning a shopping cart is the ultimate litmus test of morality because it…

Every Thursday I feature a “throwback” post from my blog archive. The goal is to look back and discover new lessons or opportunities to grow. This week, we’ll look at “Roar” You can view the original post here. For today, here’s a quick recap and a few more thoughts about how we can respond to fear1.…

Today, I am going to share something with you that only about three other people in the whole world know about me. It’s not something I share with many because, honestly, it’s a little embarrassing.. It’s not the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever done, but it’s up there. OK, no more stalling… here goes… I…

Every Thursday I feature a “throwback” post from my blog archive. The goal is to look back and discover new lessons or opportunities to grow. This week, we’ll look at “In the Weeds” You can view the original post here. For today, here’s a quick recap and a few more thoughts about getting stuck in the…

This weekend, I had the rare opportunity to attend church with someone who allowed me to choose any seat I wanted. Usually, I attend the service with my wife, and there’s a specific, albeit unwritten, set of rules for selecting a seat1. It shouldn’t be too close to the front, but we also avoid the…

Every Thursday I feature a “throwback” post from my blog archive. The goal is to look back and discover new lessons or opportunities to grow. This week, we’ll look at “The Last Half Mile” You can view the original post here. For today, here’s a quick recap and a few more thoughts about facing our fears…

Last week, I had the opportunity to teach two breakout sessions at a Kid’s Ministry conference. The first session was on working well with other teams within a church staff. The second was about using your personal stories to point kids to Jesus. Both were amazing and I really enjoyed connecting with the people who…