Monthly Archives: January 2016

Be honest. What are you scared of? Heights? The dark? Commitment? Public speaking? Spiders? What about failure? Many people don’t want to admit it, but the fear of failure is one of the most common human fears. Why? Because as kids we are taught how important it is to succeed. Whether it’s in sports, school, or life, we are constantly being placed in situations where our performance is judged and compared to others. Based on our output, we are classified as either “winners” or “losers.” And sooner or later, our successes (or lack thereof) help establish our reputations. So, if winners are glorified and losers are criticized, why even put [...]

The other week I ran into a stressed college student who told me that she could never seem to find the time to do all the things she needed to do. I responded by asking her, “What are the things you NEED to do, and what are the things you WANT to do?” With that simple question, she told me that her whole perspective on life had changed. Everyone’s busy. I get that. I’m busy too. But the key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. You aren’t going to “find time” to do the things that need to be done in your life; you have [...]

There once was a man drowning in the ocean. A boat came by to save him, but he replied, “You don’t have to save me. The Lord will.” A second boat came by, and the man still had the same response: “You don’t have to save me. The Lord will.” The man continued to drown as a helicopter flew over his head, offering him help. “You don’t have to save me. The Lord will.” Eventually, the man drowned and went up to heaven. When he saw God, he was furious. “Lord, how could you let me drown? I called Your name, and I believed that You would save me.” The [...]

CONGRATULATIONS! It is now 2016, which means that you have made it to another year. So, what does this mean? It means that you have purpose in your life. It means that there are still things for you to accomplish. How do I know? BECAUSE YOU ARE STILL HERE! The fact that you are still breathing is enough proof for me that there is still a lot for you to do in life. The question is, what are you going to do about it? In my travels around the country, I meet with people all the time who tell me about their goals. I've come to realize that everyone wants [...]