Apparently, the thought of asking your boss for a pay raise can really stress people out. I can’t really speak from personal experience because I’ve never been in a situation where I could ask for a pay raise (The US Army doesn’t allow a soldier to ask for a pay raise!). However, I’ve become acutely […]
Would you loan a friend your life savings?
I hope you have the kind of friend who would loan you some money if you got yourself in a pinch. Most of us probably have the kind of friend who would be willing to loan us a few hundred bucks if we were short on the rent this month, but I wonder, do you […]
Developing Gospel Friendships
I believe every Christian should have a couple of friendships with people who are not believers in Jesus Christ. These friendships are what I call gospel friendships. There are two dangers that every sincere follower of Jesus needs to be constantly aware of when it comes to their relationships. The first danger is getting way […]
Lost and Alone in the Woods
Survival shows have become the trend in cable television lately. Apparently, everybody in North America is fascinated with the idea of being lost in the middle of nowhere. Playing off this trend, I want to ask you how you would respond if you were lost and alone deep in the woods? Could you find your […]
Are you willing to “go all in”?
Each year, on New Year’s Day, I invite our family to go out in the backyard and jump in the pool. It’s a family tradition that we’ve had for many years. We call it the “Polar Bear Club”. I don’t need to tell you that the water is always cold on New Year’s Day! We […]