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
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Persecuted or Persecutors?
If you’re on the internet reading this blog, I’m sure you’re aware of the controversy swirling around some comments made by Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson and A&E Network’s subsequent decision to suspend him from the show. I really had no intention of writing about this today. And, in truth, it’s not really what this blog … Continue reading Persecuted or Persecutors?
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
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
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