There is great power in being refined. We’re going to really break down what that means, and take an in-depth look at the process and the...

In our lives, we give people permission—sometimes knowingly, most times unknowingly—to control us with invisible strings. They’re the ones that tie us to our past, to someone else’s expectations, to the version of ourselves that we think we’re supposed to be. Unfortunately, gifts from loved ones often come with strings like these. My parents taught me about this in very different ways. My dad’s love language was excessive generosity. He gave freely, abundantly, and without co

I was at a Texas Tech event listening to a speech by Dr. Jagdip Singh , a professor at Case Western Reserve University. He was being honored as a Distinguished Alumni recipient, and he was talking about his journey. He talked about how he’d had his sights set on being an engineer, and how he went to get his PhD with every intention of going back to industry. That was the plan. That was the whole reason for the degree. But then one of his professors challenged him, asking him

I really, really wanted to go to Patmos. I mean, really wanted to go there. If you know anything about the island, you’ll understand why. This was the place where John the Apostle received the vision that became the Book of Revelation. This was where one of Jesus' closest friends encountered the risen Christ in an experience that shaped Christianity forever. So when Lora and I planned our 30th anniversary trip to the Adriatic Sea, Patmos was at the top of my list. I built up