Twenty years ago a young man walked across a stage and received a piece of paper that was evidence of four years of hard work, study, perseverance, and ping-pong. Tassels were flipped, hats were tossed, pats on the back were given. The future was before him, and he was eager to apply all that he … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again where I list the books I read this calendar year. The list is shorter, for several reasons (an increase in documentary watching primarily. Perhaps a blog on that should be forthcoming), but there is still a lot of material here that helped me mature as a leader and learner. … Continue reading
So what would make me come out of my self-induced blogging hiatus, you may ask. The leader of the free world approvingly re-tweeting someone who called him a “king of Israel” and, “the second coming of God.” That coupled with Trump describing himself as “the chosen one” during an interview about trade wars with China … Continue reading
I’m a firm believer in the maxim, “Great leaders read.” A few years ago I published a list of the books I read that year with the intent of doing so every year. This blog is where good intentions go to die, nevertheless, in keeping with what I hope will become a tradition, here is … Continue reading
O Come. O come and be God to us. Save us. From our shortcomings. From our insecurities. From ourselves. Rule over us. Rule over our personal kingdoms. Rule over our tiny fiefdoms. Rule over our relationships from the merely casual to the deeply intimate. Love us. When we are unlovable. When we are unable to … Continue reading
I don’t know where people get the energy. I really don’t. I mean, I’m a caffeine addicted, 4 -cups-a-day coffee drinker, and I don’t possess the energy that some people seem to have. Because it takes energy to be outraged all the time. Another controversial celebrity endorses a product, “Boycott that product! If you own … Continue reading
One of the best descriptions I ever heard for the life of a preacher is that it’s like living in a goldfish bowl. Everyone can look in, see what you’re doing, and tap on the glass to try and provoke a response. And there’s no hiding, not much anyway. I have lived that life for … Continue reading
I’m anti-social. Surprise! The nerd with a laptop is anti-social! Stop the presses! I am. People drain me. And it’s not for the reasons you may think. I enjoy going to church. I love my Sunday School Class and my Bible Study group. My wife and kids are my world. But outside of that, and … Continue reading
Yeah, yeah, I’m back. It’s been 9 months since I’ve written, but if you’re expecting something as miraculous as birth, you will be sorely disappointed. The main reason I haven’t blogged is simple: I don’t have much to say. The news is banal. Social media is a land populated by extremists who scare normal people … Continue reading
Dear Atheists, I’ve seen your comments. They’re hard to miss. Since the tragic events in Sutherland Springs, Texas your snark and condescension are more than conspicuous. Now if you are a brand of atheist who wants to weep and mourn with us, then thank you, this letter is not meant for you. But for the … Continue reading
