Ken

A few years ago, I made it to the top of Mt. Bierstadt. While it was a personal achievement, it wasn’t like I was climbing Mt. Everest! I didn’t have to practice or buy special equipment. And … I didn’t need a Sherpa – one of those guys who guides climbers to the top of Everest. While it’s fine climbing Mt. Bierstadt without a guide, it would be more than foolish to try Everest on your own … in fact, it would likely be fatal. Now, you're probably thinking: “Uh, Ken. I know that. I would never try to climb Everest on my own.” While that may be true of literal mountains, here's what I've seen in over 30 years of working with people: Couples navigate the challenges of marriage without a guide. Students battle addictions without a guide. People try to be good Christians without guide. While we have…

While it’s fine climbing Mt. Bierstadt without a guide, it would be more than foolish to try Everest on your own … in fact, it could be fatal. While many people would never climb a literal mountain without a guide, I’ve seen couples navigate the challenges of marriage without a guide. Or students battle addictions without a guide. I've even seen people try to be good Christians without guide. While we have free will to act and to choose, we are not to be self-directed followers of Jesus. God gives us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all the truth.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter…

Years ago, I read Robert Fulghum’s book, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” It was based on a simple idea: we learn many basic principles early in life. For example … play fair, don’t hit people, remember to flush when you’re finished. Well, at least most people learned this stuff by kindergarten! I have people ask me all the time, “Ken, when will I get this Jesus-stuff all figured out?” Why do they ask? Because, to them, it seems like it’s taking a long time. These are smart people — book smart, street smart. They’ve raised children and started businesses. Their frustration isn’t the result of a lack of intelligence or desire. But following Jesus isn’t the same as earning your college degree. It’s not a matter of signing up for class, passing your test, and graduating four years spiritually mature and just like Jesus. While…