Or, maybe on second thought, you should.
Some Voices Speak Louder Than Others
I 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.
Sometimes, I wonder if we’re making it too hard… Best in Show
The 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.
Don’t ASSume
Sometimes, a little perspective keeps us from being something we don’t want to be. (more…)
Ups and Downs, Ins and Outs
I 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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My car started leaking coolant recently. Uh oh, not again.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:
Merry Christmas!!
Christmas Commercials
Wednesday, November 5th. This was the day that I saw my first Christmas commercial of the holiday season.
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…)
Traveling Reflections
Last month I was traveling for 22 days out of 30. Uh, … can someone tell me what time it is?
