THE SWORD & SHIELD

My Show Rocks!

I was at an event this week in Nashville where Tom Jackson spoke. Tom is well-known and respected as a live event consultant who has worked with over 300 artists … Read more ›

Getting to Know the Neighbors

Getting to Know the Neighbors

With the news events unfolding over the past two weeks, people are asking—well, at least wondering—this question: “Who is my neighbor? Am I missing something horrible going on in my … Read more ›

Producer or Consumer?

I recently heard a teaching by pastor Mark Driscoll where he stated that God designed men to be producers, not consumers. In fact, he said one of the main over-arching … Read more ›

I Don’t Want to Be That

I was talking with a man recently about a particular issue. In expressing a deep desire to be rid of a sin, he made the statement, “I don’t want to … Read more ›

Confidence vs. Arrogance

“I really like his confidence. He’s a good man.” “Wow, what an arrogant guy! Such a jerk.” What makes the real difference in these two statements? In these two men? … Read more ›

Waitin’ on the World to Change

When you ask a group of men, “How many of you want to change the world?!” most will answer with a resounding, “I do!” But the reality is most of … Read more ›

Your One Thing

Your One Thing

Years ago, the band I was in led worship on many occasions prior to Dave Busby speaking. Dave eventually died from cystic fibrosis, after ministering valiantly to thousands for many … Read more ›

Public Vs. Private

Public Vs. Private

When any of us are asked to give someone our resume´or bio in any professional setting, we work hard to make ourselves sound as good as possible. That’s the point—sell … Read more ›

The Essential App

The Essential App

It’s likely that the majority of you reading this own a smartphone. What if I told you that there was a new app that could change your life? It’s free. … Read more ›

Battling Our Blind Spots

Battling Our Blind Spots

If you asked me what my fatal flaws are, my problem and struggle areas of life, I could tell you. Easily and quickly. I know them well. Why? Because I … Read more ›