Life used to be more about addition. But, now that I’m a bit older I’m noticing an unsettling trend. Life is more about subtraction. Just this week I was thinking about mentors in my life because another man who impacted my journey passed away. I’ve had two profound spiritual mentors (apart from my dad) who helped me along my path. Lee Queen and Dave Ballard. Lee was the man who pulled alongside me during my time serving with Prison Fellowship Ministries and Dave was the one

When I was younger I learned first hand that I could not do everything well. Success and satisfaction occurred when I functioned in harmony with others. Being different in a diverse group is a great thing. Often times, your talents flourish when working with people you trust. In life, you're defined by the partnerships you build. Strong families need each other. Rock stars make better music with a band. Even pastors require a congregation to lead. The human experience is a sh