November 4, 2011

The courage to dream like a superhero

I guess I’m just a hopeless optimist. Ever since we moved into our neighborhood I’ve bought candy to hand out to the kids on Halloween. But no one ever comes. Not one kid in twenty-three years. I can’t really ...

April 28, 2010

Year of Living Courageously: Pastor’s Edition – May 13

If you're a pastor in the Twin Cities area, you won't want to miss out on a very unique opportunity for some serious goal setting. On Thursday, May 13th, I will be conducting, for the first time, a pastors-only ...

February 14, 2010

Thought for the Day – Acts 4:13 on Courage

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”- Acts 4:13 (NIV) Courage is a popular virtue. ...

February 4, 2010

Thought for the Day – G. Konrad on Courage

Courage is only an accumulation of small steps.”- George Konrad When confronted with danger, we tend toward one of three responses: fight, flight or freeze. The same responses apply to benign but overwhelming situations as well. Whether we need ...

February 3, 2010

Thought for the Day – J.B. Philips on Vision

The real danger for professing Christians lies not in the more glaring and grosser temptations and sins, but in a slow deterioration of vision, a slow death to daring, courage, and a willingness to adventure.”- J.B. Phillips You’ve heard ...

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The courage to dream like a superhero

Year of Living Courageously: Pastor’s Edition – May 13

Thought for the Day – Acts 4:13 on Courage

Thought for the Day – G. Konrad on Courage

Thought for the Day – J.B. Philips on Vision