The spirit of the Olympic Games has much to say to Christ-followers when it comes to fulfilling the privileged, yet often neglected commission to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

How Do I Process A Senseless Massacre? by Danny Yamashiro Gun sales in Colorado rose sharply after a massacre during the midnight showing of The Dark Night Rises. Certification requests to carry concealed weapons are off the charts. People envision themselves in a similar scenario and want to have a chance to fight back. This prompts debate about the right to bear arms. While we attempt to carry weapons for protection, someone else could be...

On May 29, 1963, Tenzing Norgay & Edmund Hillary were the first to stand on top of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Can it be that we, too, were not meant to reach the top of our “Mount Everest” alone either (Ecclesiastes 4:10, 12)? Who has the Lord brought to partner on that quest with you? What are ways to acknowledge...

Jigoro Kano was the founder of judo, the first Eastern martial art to be accepted in the Olympics. He made an unusual request at his death. “When you bury me, do not bury me in a black belt! Be sure to bury me in a white belt.” Humility and teachability. What does it mean to you? (Psalm 25:9; James...

Ever wonder if there’s more to life than what you’re experiencing? Could it be that God has something bigger for you than what you know and are engaged in right now? Every person has potential to fulfill their destiny. But, it does not come without some kind of exchange. One has to give something up to get something better. It is not out of your reach. It will, however, require a series of transactions. Step by step, you’ll...

A few years ago, I hiked down part of the Grand Canyon with my children. We noticed the intense appreciation for water from hikers coming up past us. “Take a lot of water,” they warned. Life’s dehydrations aren’t always about the bodies need for water. There are other types. Emotional dehydration can happen by becoming a sponge to everyone’s problems without managing your own emotional supply. Good rest, quiet...