We met with a student over the weekend who has officially decided against the faith. Super bright, open, pleasant and polite — just doesn’t believe. Why not? 1. Questions. Sovereignty and free will, reliability of Scripture, boilerplate skepticism. 2. Evidence. Doesn’t see evidence at church or among Christians that there’s any difference between Christians and […]
Wisdom on meetings from a fighter pilot
I heard from a pastor friend yesterday. He was in staff meetings all day. When meetings are mandatory, you can at least make them strategic if you do your homework. Here are three priceless insights on making progress in meetings. They come from the biography of John Boyd, the legendary fighter pilot who tangled with […]
Use your own tune
Back in the 70’s I spent a summer in The Netherlands living with missionaries. One of them, a Vietnam-era veteran, was hugely influential. He was a New Yorker. No fear, in your face, and really funny. Saved out of pure godlessness, he was a powerful force for God. No kidding — if something in your […]
Failure and problems
Last week I had the chance to do something good . . . and missed it. I wasn’t thinking. Mind was elsewhere, not tracking in the moment. Failed. But I spent time afterwards thinking about it to know exactly what I’d do next time. Could turn into a gain down the road. The same is […]
Laws of attraction
You: Hey Jared — I saw you watching Molly at the event yesterday. You like her? Jared: Oh man, she’s gorgeous! And I think she’s nice — I’ve heard her talking after group a few times and I like the way she is. She’s funny, but she knows how to get serious. I think she’s […]
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