Faith & Purpose Posts

Calling Is Formed in Surrender, Not Certainty

This past weekend, Pastor Aaron Brockett at Traders Point Christian Church taught from Mark 1, inviting us to sit with one of the most unsettling moments in the Gospels:Jesus calling ordinary fishermen to drop their nets and follow Him—immediately,... Read More »

Listening for What God Is Doing Beneath the Conversation

A reflection from a recent conversation with Jim Dean, Halftime Some conversations linger. Not because they were planned or polished, but because something surfaced beneath the words that’s worth paying attention to. Recently, I spent time in conversation with Jim... Read More »

Field Notes: A Living Sacrifice

This weekend, Lisa and I attended a service at Traders Point Christian Church. The message was titled A Living Sacrifice, centered on Romans 12:1–2. It’s a passage I’ve read countless times, but this time it didn’t feel familiar—it felt... Read More »

Continuing the Journey — Living From Surrender Every Day

When I look back on the road that led to From Success to Surrender, one phrase keeps surfacing: “This is only the beginning.” Surrender isn’t a single decision—it’s a daily direction. The same God who meets us in the... Read More »

Trust the Slow Work of God

 I’ve always been drawn to people who move fast—leaders who see opportunity, act decisively, and make things happen. But over time, I’ve learned that hurry and holiness rarely coexist. Surrender isn’t a one-time act; it’s a daily practice of... Read More »

You Were Designed on Purpose, for a Purpose

I meet a lot of leaders who feel tired, not because they’re doing too little, but because they’re doing things misaligned with who God created them to be. We often confuse productivity with purpose. But purpose flows from design.... Read More »

When God Says Wait

 I used to believe that waiting meant nothing was happening. But waiting, I’ve learned, is often God’s most productive work. During one of my monthly spiritual retreats, I remember walking the park, frustrated that nothing seemed to be coming... Read More »

How to Hear God’s Voice in Everyday Life

Most of us long to hear God’s voice, but few of us expect Him to speak through a little yellow bird. Years ago, while sitting on my porch, I prayed a simple, almost child-like prayer: “God, could You send... Read More »

Work as Worship: Living Inside God’s Backyard

I once heard a story that reshaped how I think about calling. Imagine a father who builds a big, beautiful fenced-in backyard for his kids. He says, “Everything inside this fence is yours. Run, play, create, explore—just don’t go... Read More »

The Moment of Surrender: When Security Becomes the Idol

February 2011. I was sitting in an advisory-board meeting, facing a $12,000 tax bill I didn’t know how to pay. But that wasn’t my real issue. What came out of my mouth surprised even me: “I think my bigger... Read More »