While traveling recently, I overheard two other conference speakers talking about a nearby church in the city where the conference was held. Condescendingly they laughed and joked at some of the things this church was doing. They talked openly and…
Episode #11 Lysa TerKeurst
In episode 11 of The Conversation podcast, Adam talks with author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst of Proverbs 31 Ministries. Hear Lysa share her heart behind motherhood and parenting, her passion for the Holy Land, and what she says when talking…
Are you Coasting? How to Stop.
A couple weeks ago, our family went up to northern Minnesota for a family vacation. Like a six-hour drive. And I hope this doesn’t scare anyone, but a few times as I was driving with my lovely family in the…
I’m so Angry at God
Recently after speaking at a church, I had a young lady come up to me after the service crying. As a little girl she had experienced the unimaginable: Her dad killed her mom. In front of her. Leaving her and her…
Push Back: The Best Idea Wins
We have very little figured out at Embrace, but one of my favorite staff values is called Push Back. Push Back. We speak in. We push back. The best ideas win. …
Conviction, Circumstances, & Steps of Faith
I tend to drive my wife a little crazy. Actually, completely crazy is more accurate! I get these random ideas, and then I try to make them a reality as soon as I possibly can. But in order to move…
Gardening 101
I’m the son of an electrician. So I should know a thing or two about lights. The truth is, I know very little! However, what’s the purpose of a light? To shine, right? And how does a lamp work? Just…
3 Things I’ve Learned from Stepping Out.
2 months ago, my book released. It’s crazy! I still can’t believe it. No really, I can’t. I didn’t want to step out. I didn’t want to write a book. I’m in complete shock every time someone stops me to…
Prayers to make it through 2017.
We’re just over a 1/4 of the way through 2017 and with each month that passes, us human beings seem to become more cynical, critical, and all-knowing than we were the month before. I don’t know about you, but I…
Preach the “Talking With God” series at your Church!
As a pastor, prayer is something that I regularly get asked about but is often a topic that’s overlooked in preaching. Looking for a solid series to preach after Easter this year? I’m providing all the Talking With God graphics,…