I was able to let go of the illusion of my own importance. I am regularly asked by young leaders how I “manage” my social media. What platforms do I use, how do I get noticed, who do I follow are all questions I am peppered with. These are all valid questions considering how much social media shapes our world. A religious bl...
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Have your ever heard of the 10,000 rule? Malcolm Gladwell popularized the phrase in his book Outliers. The 10,000 rule is the idea that it take roughly 10,000 hours of practice at something to master it. You don’t become great by accident. Most people would consider The Beatles the greatest rock-n-roll band of all time. It ...
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The hope we all have for our children is that they will use technology in a way that is honoring of themselves, those around them, and their faith. Many times we feel like trying to keep up with all the screens in our teens lives is like trying to beat back the ocean waves with a broom. You take all of the appropriate steps t...
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In their final year of high school, every action of your goal-oriented child is another stepping stone to help them get into the right college. They will be focused on entrance exams, college applications, and financial aide forms–everything on their checklist they think will launch them into success. A key step they could mis...
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I walked into the living room to see my son playing on his XBox 360. With his headphones on and an intense look on his face, he was lost in a world filled with armed alien soldiers. Out of nowhere he said, “No dude, don’t go that way. Follow me.” Only he wasn’t talking to me. Curious, I asked, “Who are you talking to, ...
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