The word quintessential comes to mind as I think of summarizing this book. For those (chauvinists) who cannot imagine reading a book on leadership written by a woman… get over it! Denise delivers powerful reminders in understandable language. What I most appreciate about her thoughts is that they are honest. Leadership is often talked about Read more

The fact that it is now Thursday and I am just now making time to talk about the book I read last week should give you some indication of the pace at which life has been passing. This book is a must-read for every teenager (every man in fact)! I believe this so much that Read more

Fact: This is a novel. Fact: You should read it as such. Fact: Don’t get hung up with the symbolism. Fact: You shouldn’t critique any work until you have studied it firsthand. OK punny sermon over… you’ll only get the laugh if you’ve read the book. This is an unbelievably engaging drama. Brown is a Read more

My most challenging book to date! I have read Dallas Willard previously and was looking forward to a more devotional read. This was not bagel and coffee reading. This was a 400-page think book. The obvious first question… what is the divine conspiracy? It has everything to do with the fact that saving faith is Read more

Here is one for the ages! In almost any spiritual conversation I have (especially with non-religious people) it is this question (in some form) that comes to the fore… Why do bad things happen to good people? And really… is that not a fair question? If God is the loving, kind and fair God that Read more

We are all well acquainted with the phrase, “Whatever happens in Vegas – stays in Vegas.” Ah! If only that were true. Unfortunately what happens in Vegas (and anywhere else for that matter) stays with you for the rest of your life. This week’s Hot Topic comes the week before Spring Break for our students. Read more

This book came highly recommended by one of my former middle school leaders. After reading the book I think I understand some of why. Lewis touches on the things that all of us, as Christian fathers, desire to pass on to our sons. It goes beyond chivalry to the very nature of what it means Read more

Occasionally – although not that often – an artist comes along who defies categorization. They are generally eclectic and have a song or two that hits the charts and then they are gone as quick as they appeared… And then there is Jeremy Camp. Before I knew anything about him I loved his music. It Read more

When I first started reading this book I will admit that it was out of obligation. The book was a gift (given twice I might add) from my in-laws… apparently I come across as a not-happy guy. I actually thought it was going to be depressing on many levels. I mean, really… this is Spurgeon… Read more

It’s a 16th century painting called The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo for crying out loud! This first topic is one that I will not be covering “live” with the students… this is the passion of one of my very capable leaders and he will present tomorrow night. But I’ve been thinking about it all Read more