I’m not Mr. Business theory guy, not by a long shot. But I do read a pretty famous blog of a friend of mine called Slacker Manager. Brendon has a post today that reminded me how the same cultural shifts seem to be appearing in …
Read MoreJesus People…Practice Forgiveness
This past Sunday, we focused on forgiveness. Here’s what I shared. This has been a significant topic for me in the last few years; I spoke on this at Family Camp at Twin Rocks this past Labor Day weekend. I’m indebted to many people for …
Read MoreBeverly Beach
10-11-06_1803.jpg Originally uploaded by gkoskela. Mini vacation at the beach!
Read MoreToday’s tangent
I had a “new to me” thought today, that came to me all on its own. I’ve been living in Genesis 37-50, the story of Joseph. Next Sunday, I’ll be focusing on forgiveness, and this thought has nothing to do with forgiveness, but it is …
Read MoreJesus People…Practice GOOD Work
Last Sunday in church, we continued looking at practical ways to live like God intends. We focused on work, since it consumes much of our lives. Here’s what I shared. A fun part was creating a video to spoof work…I had the idea and filmed …
Read MoreDoing some blog clean up…
…you know, actually RESPONDING TO COMMENTS, for one, as well as cleaning up my books links and working on “About me”, etc. But I noticed that for whatever reason, bloglines never picked up my posts on my twentieth reunion. So if you didn’t read them, …
Read MoreTwo thoughts before bed…
#1: One really good outcome of going to my high school reunion is a simple realization. I like my life. I love my wife. I’m glad for the choices I’ve made, and I really am grateful for all the wonderful people who have been a …
Read MoreTwentieth reunion reflections…part 2
Do you remember where you were on June 5, 1986? (If you do, put it in the comments!) That day more than 20 years ago was our high school baccalaureate service at New Hope Community Church. Asked to speak, I wrestled with how to talk …
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