Saul feared giants so his men feared giants. David killed giants so his men killed giants. Your pursuit of God affects more than just you. You can’t give what you don’t have. #hungryformore At Destiny we are entering a season where we are challenging the men to take a stand and … Read More
Don’t Give Up!
It’s really tough to make progress at anything if you just keep on quitting every time it’s not easy. The Five Deals speak of a common progression we all face in reshaping expectation helping us see things through. Every marriage, every ministry, every new job, etc all have this explainable … Read More
Trusting Through The Storm
Before addressing whatever your difficulty is it is vitally important that you feel embraced and even understood, in the sense of understanding that nobody can truly understand. Our dog Whisper had been such a loyal pet for years. One day I saw him get injured and quickly I rushed over … Read More
A Heart That’s Set Apart
Jesus showed up on the scene and started taking everything Jews believed to deeper places of meaning. The Jews wouldn’t commit adultery but Jesus took it deeper to the thoughts of a person’s heart. The Jews gave tithes and offerings but Jesus went deeper to awaken generosity of the heart. … Read More
The Power Of The Table
Three phrases people love the most: I love you! You’re forgiven! Let’s eat! These phrases are all about relationship. Everybody needs love, forgiveness and connection to be healthy. Interestingly this is discovered first in Christ. John 3 and Revelation 3 communicate how God loved the world (I love you) that … Read More
How To Deal With Toxic People
Toxic, angry religious people have always been a constant issue needing to be dealt with throughout the Old Testament and the New. This pastoral counsel to Titus is just one of many places the Bible speaks to this important issue. Titus 2:10-13 For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers … Read More
How To Keep Stress From Strangling Love
Sharing an exercise we do with our staff that has been very beneficial over the years. Before I tell you what it is I want to tell you why. One of the biggest problems we have is telling people what without helping them possess a deep appreciation for why. If … Read More
Reputation Verses Character
We are so trained to search for and pursue success. It’s incredibly easy to have an ongoing identity crisis that is simply the result of trying to present the best you that is not even real. Social media has empowered all ages of people to post amazing expressions that look … Read More
The Servant And The Critic
The servant and the critic see the same problem but respond differently. Buzzards fly over the desert searching out dead decaying carcasses while hummingbirds look for sweet nectar of the beautiful wild flowers. Both find what they are looking for in the same desert. We all tend to find what … Read More
Giving Thanks Awakens Flourishing
Two of the most powerful and healthy words known to mankind are, “thank you.” We live in an unthankful and immature culture that demands maximum withdrawals while making minimum deposits. God’s Word reveals purposed steps and selfless strategies leading to true life. Giving thanks is a powerful weapon to break us … Read More