One of the greatest decisions of my life was asking my girlfriend to marry me and become my wife, many years ago. Although we had been discussing marriage, were already …
2 Keys for Proper Repentance
Whenever the New Testament uses the word “repent” in English, it comes from the Greek word metanoia. The NIV Exhaustive Concordance Dictionary defines metanoia as “to change any or all …
When Jesus Asks for More Than We Have
Have you ever felt your spirit moved to give or be involved in a way that seemed more than you could give? Has the Holy Spirit ever seemed to ask …
EP 70: Football and Faith with Michigan Wolverines’ Robby Emery
If you’re a football fan, you’re going to love this conversation, and if you’re not a football fan, you’re still going to love this conversation! On January 8, the 15-0 …
A Better View of Holiness
Holiness. We hear this word tossed around all the time in Christian circles. I’ve listened to countless sermons and attended conferences where men are challenged to “rise up” and “live …
A Kingdom of All Nations
I remember my first Impactus conference many years ago at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. (It was “Promise Keepers Canada” back then, and for that matter, the arena was …
5 Things Pastors Want Men to Know
I’ve worked for Impactus for about 7 months, and I’m really happy in my new job. (I have to say that, or else I get fired). But seriously, I am …
Expecting Something From Jesus
Along with death and taxes, there’s something else we are certain to experience in life: Disappointment in others. When people fail to meet our expectations or do what we were …
The Completely Upside-Down Kingdom of God
I used to think little kids were all sweet and innocent. Then, my wife and I had a couple. Don’t get me wrong, my kids were amazing, and of course, …
Lessons From Peter’s Story
Long before the Apostle Peter preached his first sermon as a leader in the early Church (Acts 2:14-40), he was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He was a …