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Join me at the Year of Living Courageously: February 25, 2012

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Over the years, my wife and I developed a habit of getting away the day after Thanksgiving to map out our goals for the upcoming year. For us, it’s a  […]

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What to remember when your New Year optimism fades

FadingSparklerThere's something about the end of the year and the anticipation of the next that makes us optimistic of great change and blessing. And when the enthusiasm fades, there's something worth remembering to rekindle it.

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The courage to dream like a superhero

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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.  […]

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Join me at the Dream Intensive

Dream IntensiveDo you have something you wish you could do with your life—an idea you can't shake—but you just can't seem to get started, or know how to? Or, do you feel stuck and find yourself frustrated or dispassionate about your life? If so, I invite you to join me on October 14th and 15th at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington, MN for the debut of the Dream Intensive workshop.

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Take My 2011 Reading Challenge

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We’re at that time of year when New Year resolution fever starts to fade. The hype and bravado of new year changes that we should make or will make have  […]

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Thought for the Day – Luke 13:32-33 on Distractions

He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case,  […]

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The Intentional Man Workshop: September 17-18, 2010

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Over the course of my life, I’ve discovered a consistent truth about me. I’m strong on desire and often weak on execution. Perhaps that’s what Jesus meant when He said  […]

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Thought for the Day – Luke 13:33 on Determination

I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day.”- Luke 13:33 (NIV)

The Pharisees and Jesus were almost like oil and water. You don’t have to read  […]

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

ylclogo_PE_LIf 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 version of the highly-regarded Year of Living Courageously workshop.

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Thought for the Day – Aristotle on Self-Discipline

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”- Aristotle

Earlier this week, Cameron Douglas, 31 year-old  […]

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