It began with a simple question: "So what're you giving up for Lent?" my friend Chad asked of our couples group from our church. Most of us fidgeted uneasily, myself … [Read more...] about Why I Quit Drinking Coffee
Archives for February 2013
Facing Failure: The Art of Eating Live Frogs
From Jeff: This is a guest article from Anne Peterson. Anne is a poet, speaker, and author of 42 Bible studies and 25 articles with Christianity Today. Her book, Real … [Read more...] about Facing Failure: The Art of Eating Live Frogs
How to Know You’re Headed in the Right Direction
The next book I'm working on is risky, scary. I keep telling people that I don't know if it's the best idea I've had — or the worst. But still, I'm doing it, in spite of … [Read more...] about How to Know You’re Headed in the Right Direction
The Secret of Success: Stop Trying to Be Famous
A friend of mine who's a millionaire told me this story: For years, all I wanted was to be known. I would've done anything — ANYTHING — to get you to recognize me. I … [Read more...] about The Secret of Success: Stop Trying to Be Famous
The Most Inspiring 20-Something I’ve Ever Met
Note: I just got back from Guatemala. Unable to blog during the trip, I have several stories I want to share. This is the first of them. Make sure you're signed up for … [Read more...] about The Most Inspiring 20-Something I’ve Ever Met
Who’s Going to Guatemala with Me and How You Can Join Us
Tomorrow, I leave for five days to join 19 other people on a vision trip to Guatemala. Although I can't take you all with me, I'd still like you to be part of the … [Read more...] about Who’s Going to Guatemala with Me and How You Can Join Us