As you can see, I have skipped ahead in the book/movie for today’s Easter week message. Luke had arrived in Utopia on Palm Sunday and was in the midst of the storm of his life during Easter week. And in a similar way, that is where many of us find ourselves this Easter.
Read MoreThree major events are happening simultaneously right now. One of the greatest downturns in American economic history, an uncompromising epidemic, and… Spring
Read MoreIn our lifetime, we have never seen a time such as this in our nation. These past two weeks have been harrowing. As you can see by today’s quote, I felt like I needed to skip forward to the sequel for a message that God has for us this day. I needed to do this for my heart as I have felt it wavering at times and I think it will bless you too. I just need to quote the Lord. I do not have words… but He does. And they are a treasure.
Read MorePeace in the heart is the key to performing in golf and life. When we walk into a setting we choose our perspective. That choice determines if we perform in a state of peace or fear.
Read MoreThat evening as I stood on the range in Utopia, my soul was acutely aware of a reawakening, a rebirth that begins following every storm.
Read MoreI find it so interesting in life that God often uses seemingly insignificant places, people, and/or moments to reveal awe-inspiring revelation.
Read MoreI have had many dogs in my life. The one common denominator is that they all loved me unconditionally. I really could sense the true spirit of love from them. They came to me, tail wagging, tongue hanging, nose nuzzling as soon as they saw me. I wish that I could say that I loved others with that same unconditional love.
Read MoreI’m not sure we understand the far-reaching effects of our seemingly insignificant choices in life. I am also convinced that the hand of God offers clues and signs when our mental state is compromised. Look for Him in the storms of life to deliver signs out of nowhere.
Read MoreWhen self-worth is defined by performance plus the opinions of others, the fear of failure is born. This plague destroys both performances and quality of life. No score, no performance, no number should define a person. To survive and thrive as a performer we have to bring our identity to the course, not get our identity from the course.
Read MoreJust about every meltdown can be traced back to the moment we began to press. Pressing is a definition problem. In every situation that we find ourselves, we get to be like Merriam-Webster and define it. Our definitions lead to calm resolution or an epic meltdown. In the end, either is a response to our chosen definition—our perspective.
Read MoreGod puts people in your life each day both to receive wisdom from and to impart wisdom to. It’s like a river of life designed by the invisible hand of God. Be expecting this ongoing mystical wonder. Rivers by definition flow, otherwise they become stagnant. Expect your daily journal entries or reflections to be consumed with stories of this flow of wisdom.
Read MoreWhen we tie our identity and self-worth to how we perform and other people's opinions, we give the game power over us. This is the devastating formula for the fear of failure. God has an identity for us that can never be stolen by a performance or scoreboard outcome. It leads to fearlessness instead of making us a slave to fear on game day.
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