MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS & ROLES

MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS & ROLES

My children have a peculiar way of relating with me. Especially when they come around and cuddle me. On one of those days, my wife gently told Faith, “Leave my husband alone.” Her response taught me a great lesson: “But he is my Daddy.”...
EMBRACE RESPONSIBILITY

EMBRACE RESPONSIBILITY

That year, I was excited when my daughter told me she was handed the microphone to lead worship at the school assembly. But the next day, she said she’d deliberately not stand at the front to avoid being called upon. When asked why, she cited nervousness from...
BRIDGES & WALLS

BRIDGES & WALLS

The other day, I overheard my daughter mutter, “You are not my friend, I don’t care.” I guess it was a phrase from one of her classmates. I quickly cut in: “Learn to accommodate people. Never tell anyone you don’t care. You don’t...
FAITH & PATIENCE

FAITH & PATIENCE

“You can get some things by faith, but you’d get most things by faith and patience.” This was the line that stood out for me at a conference that year. From that moment, I understood the balance of faith and patience. You need this, too. Friend, you...
NO EXPERTS IN DIVINE LEADING

NO EXPERTS IN DIVINE LEADING

Years ago, a young man came to meet me about who to marry. He had prayed about it and was convinced God was leading him. I had some caution, but I had to let him proceed. He returned with a fallen countenance. The lady was already in a relationship, about to get...
MORE THAN A JOB

MORE THAN A JOB

I visited a dear father in the faith shortly before I stepped into full-time ministry. He made a profound statement that has remained with me: “The idea that someone who is in full-time ministry isn’t working is a grave mistake.” That day, I knew the...