There are essentially two kinds of people in conversation…downers and lifters. We all know who the downers are. They’re the people that you talk to that are always talking about their problems. Their world is constantly a whirlwind and drama...

I know that when I was growing up there was a lot of emphasis on being original. If you were going to get respect and admiration, you needed to really stand out. Come up with your own style. March to...

  In our culture today we all know what it’s like to be disappointed. We know what it’s like to pick up a product thinking it will be one thing only to find that we fell victim to false advertising....

When it comes to the most important people and things in our lives, there are tons of things that we can do to fight for those investments. When it comes to our marriage and friendships, there are lots of things...

Aim small, miss small. I got this concept from the movie The Patriot when Mel Gibson’s character is teaching his sons how to shoot. One of the things I’ve been learning about success is you have to get really specific...

  One of the most helpful things that I’ve found in life is that I need personal trainers. Maybe not in the conventional sense but the principle is sound. I need people who can run circles around me in every...

One of the keys to growth in this life is an internal sense of, “This isn’t good enough.” When it comes to our friendships, our marriages, our spirituality, our health, our parenting and everything else, we can’t allow ourselves to...

I think that sometimes the power of a heartfelt apology is overlooked. People hurt each other in all kinds of relationships because none of us are perfect. Unfortunately a lot of time and energy is spent trying to rationalize and...

I’ve learned more from my sweet wife, Abbi, over the years than I could possibly communicate. I’m certain you’ll enjoy her authenticity and wisdom in this post: Being a Pastor’s Wife carries with it some interesting challenges. In some ways...

Hey guys, this post is written by Jack Hoey Jr. Jack is in charge of the overall operations of Seacoast Church and is quite honestly one of the wisest people I know. Every time I sit down with him I...