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
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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
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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
The Angry Christian Syndrome
When did Christians become so angry? Seriously, I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. I’m a Christian blogger. I read a lot of Christian blogs and news sites. And it seems no matter what the topic or perspective, if you read through the comment sections you will inevitably land on a few responses that … Continue reading The Angry Christian Syndrome
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”
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