Greener on the Other Side
Why is it that when someone else accomplishes something, I'll do anything to get there myself, but when I accomplish it, it's no longer impressive?
Why Budgets Don’t Shrink
When a good employee finds a way to save money, he pats himself on the back. But his manager is thinking how he can leverage that savings for other needed items. The CEO, however, is trying to find greater profits...
The Blame Cycle
To avoid being wrong, Blame the person. Blame the system. Blame the unknown. Blame the universe. Or take the blame and offer to help fix the problem - even if it wasn't your fault.
The Pursuit
It's about learning who you are. It's about reaching deep within to draw on the character of your soul to display your very best. It's about preparation paying off. The pursuit is what keeps you alive. The pursuit means there's...
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Received
When I was growing up, I went to an incredible counseling organization called Daystar Ministries in Nashville. They really helped me verbalize the difficulties I had as a kid who was dealing with a very traumatic illness. In our groups,...
Politics and the Church
A politician must learn to communicate in multiple, often competing, realities. That is why her job is so difficult and near to impossible to navigate cleanly. When her heart, which is set to serve others, enters a system where winning...
The Natural Leader
Natural leaders are hard to miss. They take charge in most circumstances because they have a vision for each case. Being in control comes easily and people tend to follow this gifted individual. In maturity, the natural leader delegates responsibility...
Learning to be Married
Well, it happened. Back in April of 2012, I got married to an incredible woman named EmilyGrace Yorgey. She is my joy, my inspiration, my helper, and so much more. We've moved into an apartment and are enjoying our new...
Heidi Baker and Iris Ministries Needs Our Help
Many of you have undoubtedly been affected by the ministry of Heidi and Roland Baker. Heidi is the author of "Always Enough" and leads Iris Ministries in Mozambique, Africa. They have started thousands of churches and see incredible miracles on...