…the last few days would be called a manic phase. Consider this more of a journal entry than anything else. Here’s what’s been going on with me. Before we went to Boise for Spring Break, I was noticing some of the tell-tale stress signs in …
Read MoreTaking Blog stock
I found myself thinking about my blog today in the middle of a conversation with someone. Not proper etiquette, of course, but I stayed enough engaged in the conversation that I don’t think he noticed. What I was thinking is that I may be trying …
Read MoreQuestions I’m thinking now that I’m back
Back in town, and these are the questions going through my mind: Can a big church really be faithful to God’s calling to create followers of Jesus Christ? How would life be different if we had stayed in Boise? Can Duke pull four more rabbits …
Read MoreThat profile picture…
Nobody’s even asked yet, but I know you’re all thinking it: What in the world is going on in that picture in the “about me” section of the right column? And why did I choose it? I LOVE that picture. I only asked for one …
Read MoreLast day for Barclay Press
A friend told me he didn’t think he could blog. I asked why, and he said, “I’m not sure I could open up like that…out there.” I think one of the most important things that’s happened in my life is to realize it’s ok to …
Read MoreDay 6 for Barclay Press
My brain works in mysterious ways. I remember the oddest things. License plates, for one. I remember the letter parts of friends’ license plates. I told Elaine this once, and she thought it was just weird. So for a long time, I tried to stop. …
Read MoreDay 4 for Barclay Press
Wednesday is my day of hope; my day of perspective. It comes because of community. Each Wednesday morning, I meet with two other pastors in town who have become life-giving friends. One, Shaun McNay, has been a mentor for years. But the other, Tim Clark, …
Read MoreHow to get thinking out in words
I’ve realized, again, that I’m not a verbal processor. I don’t particularly find it helpful to talk through issues I’m wrestling with. I do better going away to my cave and trying to sort things out before I talk with people. I think most bloggers, …
Read MoreLife and Hope
I feel life and hope in increasing measure today, increasing as the minutes roll by. Hope that God is up to something in my life. Hope that God will provide what I need to wade through and get clear direction about my role in leadership …
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