by Patrick Lai | Jul 4, 2021 | Discipleship
One of the greatest challenges in life and for B4Ters is marriage. The following is contributed by my mentor, Jerry Daley, as a good reminder how to keep our marriages strong. The Sixth Love Language Dr. Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages was so revolutionary...
by Patrick Lai | Apr 27, 2021 | Coaches, Discipleship, Leadership
In the book “If It Ain’t Broke … Break It!” Robert Kriegel shares a story I’ve never forgotten. I knew all about focusing on strengths and not emphasizing weaknesses, I had read the research, I had even written about it. Yet it slipped my mind when dealing...
by Patrick Lai | Jul 6, 2020 | Discipleship, Success
Many moons ago, I played semi-professional basketball. One practice the other team stole the ball and had a fast break. I was trailing the play and the guy who stole the ball missed the layup, so I leaped to grab the rebound. The guy running alongside me, who was...
by Patrick Lai | Dec 9, 2019 | Discipleship
What if John 3:16 read: “For God so loved the world, He decided to send His Son; but when He said to His son “GO,” His Son said, “I don’t feel a burden for the lost; besides I am established and have responsibilities and commitments to attend to.” Or, what if… Before...
by Patrick Lai | Sep 23, 2019 | Church, Discipleship
I was recently asked the following question by the pastor of a large church:How do you know when a church is lacking in the teaching of the integration of faith and work? Jesus tells us clearly, “you will know them by their fruits” [1]. So a broad question to ask is...
by Patrick Lai | Aug 19, 2019 | Discipleship
This blog has been contributed by a worker in the Middle East. “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building...
