Faith & Purpose Posts

Who says you’re in a valley!

This past month, in one of our roundtables, we had an opportunity to tell our personal life stories. In this process, you map out high points and low points looking back over your life. One of the things people... Read More »

Barriers to “moving on”!

Yesterday was my spiritual retreat day. As I woke in the morning, it was cloudy and cold; however, I found myself wanting to make a trip to my favorite spot at the park. While I’ve been visiting this park... Read More »

Eagle Power

Today is my 20th anniversary for my baptism. While there is a tremendous story around the events of my baptism, I’ll save this for another day. What I’d like to capture is what I believe is the gift from... Read More »

My Faith Story

I “accepted” Christ at a young age, however, really wasn’t plugged into an environment which allowed me to mature in my faith. Through my own personal efforts, I accomplished what many might view as a “successful” life: I married... Read More »

Lack respect for authority?

Do you lack respect for those in authority over you? If so, how are you handling this situation? Are you handling it in a biblical manner? As I meet with leaders, their teams, as well as other’s simply in... Read More »

Letting go and moving on!

(Note: For most, the picture in today’s post will mean absolutely nothing. For some of you, and you know who you are, let this be a reminder!) This past week, I spent spring break with a group of teenagers... Read More »

Perseverance, Self-Delusion, American Idol, and Shark Tank By Dave Kahle

We’ve all squirmed uncomfortably watching some absolutely talentless candidate audition for American Idol. After they are told by the judges they have no talent, they either fall into tearful disappointment, or defiantly challenge the motivation, intelligence or integrity of... Read More »

Everyone has a story!

Yesterday, in discussions with a group of people, I was reminded that “everyone has a story”. One of the greatest joys I’ve had over the past few years is meeting face-to-face with people and listening to them answer the... Read More »

“A whole new level!”

Our family serves in the student ministry at Trader’s Point Christian Church. Chris Jr. is part of the worship team which is awesome! Led by @rhettmorehouse, Student Worship Minister, the team likely exceeds the worship experience of many adult... Read More »

The Trap of Isolation

By Jim Lange I have the incredible privilege of  leading Truth@Work roundtable groups in my region in which Christian business and ministry leaders gather together once per month for four hours. These groups (usually consisting of 12-15 leaders) act... Read More »