When God is Silent
In the questionnaire that was sent out for Climbing Prayer Mountain someone asked, “How do you pray when God seems silent?” Can you relate to this question? I know I can. There have been seasons in my life where constant knocking on heaven’s door seems futile as the door seems to remain shut. When discouragement […]
If God is Sovereign-Why Pray?
While working on the upcoming book and study guide for Climbing Prayer Mountain, a survey was sent out. I was grateful not only for the responses, but also to the variety of questions on prayer. So for the next several weeks I thought I would address a few of those questions. Some will be covered […]
Sin, Nails, and a Consuming Fire
Before the first session of the Souly Business retreat officially started I was introduced to a man I’ll call Joel. It was one of those awkward moments where we are all waiting for whatever was up next on the schedule and essentially making small talk. I asked Joel how he ended up here at the […]
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
I was looking out the window sipping my coffee at a Holiday Inn express in Sioux Center, Iowa on Sunday morning. My Bible was opened to Psalm 18 as I reflected on verse 30: As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who […]
Find His Face
As I was driving up into the mountains North of LA I thought I better give my wife a call before the Souly Business retreat. I’m glad I did because that would be the last time I would talk to her for 2 ½ days. If you want to test whether or not you are […]
