Preparing myself for Thanksgiving, I started to think how I could look at my favorite holiday through the generous lens. Then it hit me. This year, I don’t want to just be someone who is giving thanks, but someone who is generous in thanks.

I fight this daily, and I desire to switch my battle cry from “Me First!” to “You First!” When we make this switch, we become others focused. General William Booth, founder of Salvation Army, understood the importance of “You First.”

There is an incredible blessing when we simply ask, because we believe the best is yet to come on a daily basis. We become bolder, and we are willing to take risks. We see doors open and possibilities become reality.

In 2007, I took my first mission trip, and my eyes were opened as I saw first-hand how God was reaching coaches and athletes in Ukraine. The trip was a game-changer as God captured my heart for the nations, but I had no idea what He would do with it.

News Flash! You’re never going to get it all done! Life is bottomless and relentless! Every day, it will get harder. The ultimate destination is not completing all your tasks. It is not wrapping up life in a nice little package and putting a ribbon on it. Life is messy. It is hard. You will never control it, and you have to watch out or else it will quickly control you. Don’t miss it! In all you do, make sure you never miss what it is all about.

In life, all of us experience four things: Opportunity, Opposition, Obedience and Outcome. We all have opportunities to love, serve and reach others in our community and on the mission field.

PRAY/9:38 is a prayer initiative to mobilize staff and volunteers throughout FCA to pray for God to send more workers into the world of sport to make disciples.

The Shout Out Drill is a powerful way to bless and inspire teammates to give their best and to recognize others efforts. It will create a culture of encouragement and blessing.

Maybe the benches are there to sit, soak and soar! Stopping the chaos and stepping away from all the stuff that clutters my life and reflect on God’s goodness, greatness and graciousness produces a heart of gratitude.

If you could assemble your own Dream Team (personally or professionally), who would be on it? Who are the right teammates who will bring out the best in you, and you will bring the best out in them too?

Generosity means irrational giving. It is allowing God to take us to the next level of blessing those around us.

Since it is so hard for me to remember, I have implemented three exercises I do at the end of each year that forces me to Stop, Drop and Remember...

Thanksgiving should be the theme song for followers of Christ. We should have thanksgiving flowing from our lips daily.

When we step out of our comfort zone, God shows up.

A biblical definition of obedience is simply to hear God's Word and act accordingly. The problem isn’t hearing, but rather acting.

So often we want instant miracles, not a 28-year miracle. Spiritual seeds planted with obedience and faith will always produce fruit, just not when and how we want.

If you breathe, then you are guilty of poor talk.

Even though there is power, value and purpose in the huddle, there has to come a time to break the huddle.

Open Kitchen is a radical concept that Paul modeled in his life. He knew that it is easy to impress at a distance, but hard to impact up close.

FCA distributed 169,815 Bibles last year and 2.5 million in the last 15 years! We have a strong passion to print and distribute God’s Word, and more importantly, see coaches and athletes transformed in God’s Word.

This year, God impressed upon me how I need to experience and express His love. So, my One Word for 2018 is Beloved—be His beloved and become His beloved.

It’s time to aim for being a Top 10 in someone’s life.

I have learned God’s heart explodes when His children work, play and serve together…because Team Works!

What am I sold out for?

My heart for the Lord has grown because of leaders from around the world showing me what it means to love God with all your heart.

Our team's One Word in 2017 is Focus.

God is at work, and He is using the power of the circle to bring transformation.

Pursue the vision He’s planted in your soul.

Divine appointments birth divine assignments.

Relentless leaders take ground.

Prayer needs to be the driving force in our lives.

We are made to be stretched.

There are Grandma Parks already on their knees praying for revival.

The ultimate game-changer for anyone is the moment we place our faith and trust in our living Savior.