Let’s take the following statements out for a walk and see if they bark: Any interpretation of scripture that equips us for Christlikeness is a valid one. I don’t care what your professor told you, there is a difference between a “right” reading of scripture and a “good” reading. Any reading of Scripture that shapes […]
Archives for April 2008
Back Porch Randomness
I’m sitting on our back porch. Multiple birds are singing competing tunes. Disharmony has never been so lovely. I just finished a nice dinner of grilled chicken, lentils, yellow bell peppers, and guacamole. Heather is painting. The boys have left a bunch of smashed hickory nuts on the concrete. They used my hammer. This is […]
April 29, 2008 by 8 Comments
Favorite SI Cover
What is your favorite Sports Illustrated cover of all time? You can browse them here. This one is mine.
April 18, 2008 by 6 Comments
Measuring What Matters
I’ve said before that one of the more challenging aspects of leading a church is knowing what to measure when evaluating how things are going. The two most common metrics are nickels and noses. We count the number of people and we count how much money they give each Sunday. Most churches count these things […]
April 15, 2008 by 18 Comments
Terry Rush on Grief
Terry Rush is an amazing minister and good friend. His thoughts on what to say to those who grieve are worth saving.
April 11, 2008 by 1 Comment
Kansas
I had Kansas winning the whole thing before the tourney started. I see no reason to change that prediction now. Update at the end of regulation: You have to be able to make your free throws! You also need to get the rebound when the other team misses their free throws! Kansas almost blew the […]
April 7, 2008 by 10 Comments
The Taxman Cometh
I’ve got a date with TurboTax. My taxes must be finished by the end of the day (self-imposed deadline).
April 7, 2008 by 2 Comments
Running in Peanut Butter
I started the day with 45 emails in my inbox. I like to keep it as clear as possible so my goal was to empty it by the end of the day. I’ve been working at it for a few hours and now I have 48 emails in my inbox. It’s like I’m running in […]
April 1, 2008 by 5 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons