Think for a second about the people you know who are engaged, satisfied, eager to get to work. Most of them, I’ll bet, make change. They challenge the status quo and push something forward–something they believe in. They lead. “Life’s too short” is repeated often enough to be a cliche, but this time it’s true. […]
Archives for October 2008
Crossfit on MSN
Here are a couple of recent articles about crossfit on MSN. Crossfit: The Fast, Furious Workout Craze Facing Down the Gila Monsters Apparently I’m an effective crossfit evangelist. Heather is now doing it too. If you see her, ask her where she’s sore, preferably while poking her in the shoulder.
October 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I Love Crossfit!
Several months ago, I finally gave into Mark’s nagging and joined him for a Crossfit workout. I had been lifting weights three times a week and doing yoga and running at least twice a week. So I walked into the gym thinking I was in pretty good shape. After almost completing a simple eight minute […]
October 24, 2008 by 3 Comments
Watchmen
A trusted friend recently recommended Watchmen to me. I read it and loved it. It’s a great morality tale. I didn’t read comic books as a kid and this was my first experience with a graphic novel. I loved the multi-layered storytelling and the flexibility the graphic medium gives the author/artist. I’m also looking forward […]
October 23, 2008 by 3 Comments
The Beatitudes are Good News
I’ve been preaching the through the beatitudes one at a time. In each message, I insist that we resist reading the beatitudes as ethical prescriptions. They’re not the be-happy attitudes and they’re not good advice. They are declarations of good news to the broken people who have gathered around Jesus to hear him teach about […]
October 21, 2008 by 3 Comments
Quote from Godin
A fundamentalist is a person who considers whether a fact is acceptable to his religion before he explores it. As opposed to a curious person who explores first and then considers whether or not he wants to accept the ramifications. A curious person embraces the tension between his religion and something new, wrestles with it […]
October 20, 2008 by 1 Comment
Final Chapter: Partnership: Participating in the Story with Others
I’m going to skip a few chapters and show you the last one. This is where I make the case for Christian community. Feedback on content is always appreciated. Now that you’ve seen a number of the chapters, I want to give those of you who haven’t commented yet one last chance to chime in […]
October 17, 2008 by 1 Comment
A Quote from Pascal
When we wish to correct with advantage, and to show another that he errs, we must notice from what side he views the matter, for on that side it is usually true, and admit that truth to him, but reveal to him the side on which it is false. He is satisfied with that, for […]
October 17, 2008 by 2 Comments
Chapter Six: Baptism: The Portal Into the Story
Here is the chapter on baptism. Let me know what you think. Chapter One: Let Me Tell You a Story Chapter Two: The Story from Above Chapter Three: The Story from Below Chapter Four: Jesus–The Center of the Story Chapter Five: Conversion: Becoming a Part of the Story For you were buried with Christ when […]
October 13, 2008 by 4 Comments
Chapter Five: Becoming a Part of the Story
Ok gang–I think the next couple of chapters will be where your feedback is the most necessary. Let me know how this chapter about conversion strikes you. Thanks. Chapter One: Let Me Tell You a Story Chapter Two: The Story from Above Chapter Three: The Story from Below Chapter Four: Jesus–The Center of the Story […]
October 6, 2008 by 3 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons