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
Joy
Shalom.
My good friend and co-conspirator Jeff Johnson gives us all something to ponder and celebrate this Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy his thoughts: Our Human Life: A Thanksgiving Greeting Peace & love from The Awesomeness Conspiracy
Prayer language and the church of “me”
Last week’s discussion about how the language we use to describe God often turns into efforts to control and constrain God has provoked some interesting dialogue over the past several days. One of the continuing conversations I’ve been having along those lines is how easily our prayer language can turn into that same kind of … Continue reading Prayer language and the church of “me”
World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It's a day for us to reach out and share hope. My daughter and Awesomeness Conspiracy Poet Laureate Anna posted this on her YouTube channel today. I wanted to share it here in hopes of spreading the word and reminding us all how important it is to make sure … Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day
A time to dream
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s iconic “I have a dream” speech, I’ve been thinking about what some of my own dreams would be if I had a chance to voice them. I’m sure the blogosphere will be full of these posts the next few days, but I haven’t written anything for … Continue reading A time to dream
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