Don’t Get Me Started

monopoly_board_3Or, maybe on second thought, you should.

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Published in: on June 2, 2009 at 5:20 am Leave a Comment

Some Voices Speak Louder Than Others

usflagI recently heard a man speak. His voice was weathered and aged, reflecting his many years of life and service. Even so, the impact of his words boomed like a thunder clap.

On this day in which we honor the ideals of service, sacrifice, bravery and valor, his words reminded me that some voices speak louder than others.

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Published in: on May 25, 2009 at 6:41 am Leave a Comment

Can We Talk?

talking2Sometimes, I wonder if we’re making it too hard… (more…)

Published in: on May 23, 2009 at 5:13 am Leave a Comment

Best in Show

showdogThe Dangerous Lure of
Christian Productivity

(Note: This post is written with pastors and/or Christian leaders in mind; although, it has implications for anyone who’s following Jesus these days.)

Everything in our society ties worth to productivity:

  • If I produce, I am valuable.
  • If I produce well, I am a celebrity.
  • If I don’t produce, I am replaced.

For spiritual leaders, the push to produce is a seductive — and dangerous — motivation. Unchecked, you become all about the show; you become the show.

The Best In Show.

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Published in: on April 14, 2009 at 4:25 am Leave a Comment

Don’t ASSume

Donkey CrossingSometimes, a little perspective keeps us from being something we don’t want to be. (more…)

Published in: on February 25, 2009 at 5:07 am Leave a Comment

Ups and Downs, Ins and Outs

hummer22I saw an article recently that talked about how SUV sales are picking up, now that gas prices are on their way down.

Oy…
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Published in: on February 9, 2009 at 9:06 am Leave a Comment

Trust, and Losing My Cool(ant)

radiator_capMy car started leaking coolant recently. Uh oh, not again.

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Published in: on December 22, 2008 at 6:09 am Leave a Comment

The Advent Conspiracy

It’s funny what happens when things get tight financially. You start really thinking about the value of money, instead of just spending it.

Today alone, two different people have told me — unprompted — that they were cutting back, and not being wasteful with money and purchasing gifts they really didn’t need.

If that strikes a chord somewhere within you, you should check this out — maybe that chord will become part of a larger symphony:

adventconspiracy.org

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Commercials

Wednesday, November 5th. This was the day that I saw my first Christmas commercial of the holiday season.

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Published in: on November 11, 2008 at 10:15 am Leave a Comment

Facing Fear, Part 20

The Solution to Fear

There is a bottom line to fear.

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Published in: on October 16, 2008 at 12:53 pm Comments (1)

An Artist’s Quandary

If art is created in the forest and there’s no one around to read it, was there really an artist? (more…)

Published in: on September 20, 2008 at 7:24 am Comments (1)

Facing Fear, Part 19

Fear’s Last Stand

“But … I am afraid!”

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Published in: on September 1, 2008 at 3:32 pm Comments (1)

Facing Fear, Part 18

“Why Are
You Afraid?”

Fear is a normal human experience, but it’s not supposed to be.

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Published in: on August 5, 2008 at 4:25 am Comments (2)

Facing Fear, Part 17

Fear and Our Faith

Can you trust what you believe?

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Published in: on July 29, 2008 at 5:33 pm Leave a Comment

Traveling Reflections

Last month I was traveling for 22 days out of 30. Uh, … can someone tell me what time it is?

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Published in: on July 4, 2008 at 12:35 pm Comments (1)