As many of you know, in addition to my work here at The Awesomeness Conspiracy, I also write for the online e-magazine The Eco-Theo Review. I've started a new regular column there called Benthics, and the first post is live today.Here's an excerpt:The endless dark green ribbon glides by, ruffled gently by the occasional gust … Continue reading The Winter’s Rise…New at EcoTheo Review
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Daring to Love — A Guest Post by Darren Bouwmeester
Dear Conspirators for Awesomeness: Allow me to introduce Darren Bouwmeester. Darren and I met through our common space in the blogosphere when I discovered his site, Momentary Delight, and at about the same time he landed here at The Awesomeness Conspiracy. I've invited Darren to share some thoughts here with you faithful readers. In addition … Continue reading Daring to Love — A Guest Post by Darren Bouwmeester
A Christmas Prayer
While there is always time for opinion, dialogue and debate, I wanted to take this opportunity to simply share my prayer for us all on this Christmas Eve. Be of good cheer and celebrate well, dear friends! May your blessings overflow. If you are sick, may you find comfort. If you are hurt, may you … Continue reading A Christmas Prayer
Throwback Thursday: A Roller Coaster Guy in a Merry-Go-Round World
This article originally appeared on Aug. 13, 2009. I revisit it today not because of any current frustration with my own leadership roles, but because I've recently completed a course in Christian leadership that reminded me of some of the tensions in which those of us in leadership positions often find ourselves. I love metaphors. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: A Roller Coaster Guy in a Merry-Go-Round World
A Black Friday Prophecy
Today is the annual high holiday of American consumerism…Black Friday. While I personally have never had any interest in participating in the shopping melee that is taking place across our nation today, I understand also that, for good or for bad, many hardworking people will rely on today and the upcoming holiday shopping season for … Continue reading A Black Friday Prophecy