THE BLOG
Everyone of us have probably been hurt and we have hurt someone else. Because hurting people often hurt other people. Sometimes we are even hurt by those who are close to us. But when I realized that Jesus is my Good Shepherd I now have confidence that even if people do or say hurtful things to...
Today begins a new week, so I am excited for what lies ahead! Everyday, we encounter someone who is living in darkness, whether we are aware of it or not. Therefore, we have an amazing opportunity to be a light everywhere we go. Simply by changing our attitudes, we are communicating that light to...
One of the Rolling Stones’ first big US hits was a song called “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” That song continues to be popular because it speaks to a need in our culture. So many people are trying to find satisfaction in this world but keep coming up empty.
The reality...
Feeling powerless is one of the most frustrating and sometimes even terrifying experiences we have as humans. Whether we are being pushed around by a person in authority, seeing a loved one suffer through a health crisis we can’t change, or feeling overwhelmed by the number of people...
PURSUING EXCELLENCE
God has given every single one of us the ability to make a difference with our lives. If we aren’t careful we can focus on our limitations or on our failures. But I believe every single one of us can live a life of excellence!
What is excellence?
Excellence is different...
Mondays can be difficult to get back in the flow after the weekend so I am going to be posting some encouragement on Mondays to help get you off to a strong start to your week!
This past weekend I was able to check something off my bucket list. I have always wanted to go to a Boston Red Sox...
Philippians 2:1-18, “Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love,...
When we started C3 Church 20 years ago our vision was to provide Real Hope for Real People in a Real World. A lot of things have changed from the early days of C3 Church (I used to have hair for one thing, LOL) but one thing that hasn’t changed is our vision. This entire month of May...
It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago we were celebrating the release of my book I AM – Encounter The One That Gives You Purpose and Peace in a Crazy World!
Many people have asked me if it was difficult to write a book.
And the short answer is yes - it is a challenge!
But,...
This Sunday we are starting a brand new series called Real Hope that I am so excited about it! We are taking the whole month of May and focusing on outreach in our community and around the world. Each week we will have a different focus and will ask you to bring different items to...
This past week I had the privilege of teaching an App Session at the ARC Conference. For those of you who don't know, I serve on the Lead Team for ARC, which is a church-planting organization that plants life-giving churches. It stands for Association of Related Churches. I shared how...