Here are some things I read on the internet this past week – and thought they were worth passing on to you. Check ‘em out…
This post (in response to the Strange Fire Conference) from Sarah Bessey. You don’t have to know a thing about the Strange Fire Conference for her words to make an impact on you. Honestly, when I got to the bottom of her post, I was singing “Roar” by Katy Perry… Read More
It’s Friday. No big blogs—just fun and free stuff. Here we go…
1. FREE – SUPER COOL WAYFARER-STYLE RED FAKE GLASSES.
Why? Maybe they’ll be the perfect addition to your Halloween costume – or maybe you’re bold enough to wear them just because… Read More
In basketball – as in life – true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way. —Phil Jackson, Sacred Hoops
It’s easy to be dissatisfied, always wanting what isn’t accessible in this particular moment. When we’re young, we want the privileges and opportunities that come when we’re older. Then we get old and wish we could return to simpler, more carefree times… Read More
The “North Pond Hermit” was arrested this year. He is Christopher Knight, a 47 year old man who went into the central Maine wilderness 27 years ago to live a solitary life.
He was arrested for stealing. Over the past 27 years, he committed more than 1,000 burglaries – breaking into camps and retreat centers during the night for food and supplies.
In 27 years, he only spoke once to another person… Read More
This post is a confession of sorts.
If you read my confession, it’s quite possible you’ll just think I’m strange and need help—and you wouldn’t be wrong.
Even if that is your reaction, I still I hope you’ll read the whole thing. Why? Because maybe it will stir up some compassion in your heart for strange and needy people like me.
But it’s also possible you might actually relate to what I’m saying—like, “Oh my gosh! I feel like that too!” If that’s your reaction… you’re why I’m writing this.
Have you heard that 1990 Michael W. Smith song “Place In This World?” OK, I know, it’s totally corny and he has a wicked mullet. The thing is, this song has always resonated with me… Read More
Listen in on this conversation between me and Andy Jones about the spin we put on God – and being honest about our chosen point of view…
I like to share – so here are a few of the things I enjoyed reading and watching from the web this week. All of them are worth your time…
This post on Greg Boyd’s ReKnew website: The Challenge of Malala to the Church. It features Malala Yousafzai‘s appearance on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show… Read More
Happy Friday! And happy birthday Shari Dolleman! Let’s celebrate with an all-musical edition of Fun & Free Stuff…
1. FREE – BOOK: ONE WAY LOVE BY TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIAN
Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin), the grandson of Billy Graham, is one of my favorite authors and I’ve been eagerly waiting for this book to arrive. Now it’s here and I want you to have one too! Comment below and you will be entered to win it… Read More
Can spin be redeemed?
I’m not talking about the stuff that advertisers, politicians, and religion in general are pitching.
The question is aimed at us. Can our spin be redeemed?
Maybe I should just personalize this. Can MY spin be redeemed?
I honestly don’t really know. If I asked Sister Angela, the nun my family met at Saint Francis’ 13th century hermitage in Assisi, I think she would tell me no – there is no redeeming quality in spin… Read More
My ego really REALLY really likes my own spin.
In the same way my taste buds become elated when I give them Nutella, my ego responds with a happy dance every time I spin my story.
It’s like a perpetual cycle of feeding and reward…
Feed myself Nutella and I am rewarded with good feelings. Spin my story and I am rewarded with a happily expanding ego. It’s all rather addicting. Like Usher says… Read More
