Entry 2 – January 15th, 2017 I tend to learn a lot about myself in the quiet times…the times when I’m alone with my thoughts. These are usually the times when it would probably be much better for me not to be by myself…but that’s a different sort of story. Self-reflection is something that Read more about Falling Up…or the Lessening Weight of My Reflection[…]
Entry 01 – January 8th, 2017 Reflections on a birthday…or an introduction to a year of living dangerously A new year has come upon us, sidled on up and ushered the previous one off into the ether. This means a lot of things to different people and you can perhaps relate to one Read more about Reflections on a birthday…or an introduction to a year of living dangerously[…]
Below are the notes I prepared for the message I gave at City of Refuge on Saturday December 31st, 2016: New Years and Old Promises A summary of Romans 9, 10, and 11 It’s that time again. That magical day when we metaphorically hit the reset button and all of our life choices Read more about New Years and Old Promises – Message for City of Refuge-Melbourne, FL 12/31/2016[…]
Below are the notes I prepared for the message I gave at City of Refuge on Saturday December 17th, 2016: Scripture References 1 Cor 12:10 Heb 5:11-14 Acts 5:3-6; 16:16-18 1 John 4:1-8 2 Peter 1:3-4 Eph 4:14 1 Thes 5:21-22 We speak in code sometimes in Churches and in the way we interact Read more about Gazing Through Cloudy Mirrors – Message Notes on Discernment – City of Refuge-Melbourne, FL 12/17/2016[…]
After a year or so of planning, and a lot of time spent transcribing and editing, I’m pleased to announce that my newest collection of poetry is finally available! It’s entitled Nomads, Pilgrims, Troubadours and can be found on Amazon in both Print and Digital formats. I’m super happy with the way this has turned Read more about Can you smell it?…That new book smell…[…]
“I thought you weren’t going to talk about politics anymore?!” Yes…I did say that. This is only really connected to politics though due to its proximity to the 2016 US Presidential election tomorrow. It will be an interesting day in America on Tuesday November 8th…one that a large portion of the world will also watch Read more about Lighting Matches in a Black Hole…or letting go of the election day anxiety[…]
You know when you have that one thing in life that you actively avoid talking about? You’ll go to great lengths to steer conversation away from this thing that you find so distressing or distasteful, if for no other reason than the fact that nothing good or positive ever seems to come out of this Read more about Fever Pitch…or Wondering When the Red & Blue Circus Leaves Town[…]
My written notes for the presentation I gave while in Fairbanks, Alaska: Some thoughts on re-engaging culture: We’re often caught in a bit of a dichotomy in how we set out to interact with our culture. We struggle to balance the idea of “meet people where they are” with “be in the world but not Read more about This is your life…or some thoughts on re-engaging culture[…]