Having lunch at my favorite local eatery last week, I caught this clip, among others, as Sports Center was being broadcast on the big screen behind the bar: Watching LeBron drain sick shots from all over the court really got me thinking about what I think is a part of Christian life that is often … Continue reading Treasures in jars of clay–and some sick nasty ball & stick skills
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Where have you been, my blue-eyed son? The best 6 minutes you’ll spend today…
I'll be participating in and speaking at a men's retreat this coming weekend and I'm preparing a talk on Micah 6:8 -- Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly. I was struck by the similarities between the timeless relevance of Micah's message and this one: I know it's treading dangerous ground to mention Bob … Continue reading Where have you been, my blue-eyed son? The best 6 minutes you’ll spend today…
Fishing: God’s answer to all life’s problems
I just got home from a 4-day flyfishing trip with friends on the Elk River. As I hoped, the experience left me feeling refreshed and recharged to face the daily challenges that vacation days are created to help us escape from. As I sat back down at my desk this morning (and got caught up … Continue reading Fishing: God’s answer to all life’s problems
Snow joke!
April 7, and it's snowing. Despite the fact that April snows are not all that unusual in central Appalachia, there's something about a blast of winter in the gathering spring that's just, well, a little depressing. Predictably, this little weather system has turned my mind to the metaphors God reveals to us about himself through … Continue reading Snow joke!
“The sky is falling! The sky is falling!”
I don't know about you, but I get a little weary of all the Chicken Little theology I hear people spouting these days. Lots and lots of folks are just convinced that we're positively living in the End Times, and they appear to be bent on stirring up as much panic as possible...and it seems … Continue reading “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!”
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