“What is that smoke over there?” “It’s our ships. They’re burning.” “Who set them on fire?” “I did.”
Archives for April 2011
What Are You Waiting For?
This paragraph was tucked away at the very end of Do The Work. We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still […]
April 26, 2011 by 2 Comments
A Three-Time Failure
One of the best teachers I ever had was a three-time failure. He taught my High School chemistry class and I remember how he explained why he was such a good chemistry teacher. He said, “In college I had to take chemistry four times because I failed it three times. Each time I took the […]
April 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Can’t You See What Love Has Done
The shackles are undone The bullet’s quit the gun The heat that’s in the sun Will keep us when there’s none The rule has been disproved The stone it has been moved The grave is now a groove All debts are removed
April 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Day Before Love Came To Town
I was there when they crucified my Lord I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword I threw the dice when they pierced his side But I’ve seen love conquer the great divide
April 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A Good Friday Reflection
Here is a piece I wrote about the death of Jesus last year. ******* Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? Every day I was with you in […]
April 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Do The Work!
Today I read Steven Pressfield’s new book Do The Work. It is a short, powerful read, especially if you struggle with overcoming resistance, which I do. It’s a nice companion to The War of Art, which I’ve blogged about before here and here. Pressfield is at his best when he’s talking about resistance and how […]
April 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A Letter To My Biggest Critic
I wrote this letter several months ago. Feel free to use it as a guide for writing a similar one of your own. Dear Inner Critic: I have thought about writing you for sometime now. I’m not sure where we first met or how long we’ve been together, but its been long enough that I’ve […]
April 20, 2011 by 5 Comments
Before You Go: Are You Willing To Work at Being Different?
As I wrote in a previous blog, before you move on to something new, its important to ask how you’ll be different in the new situation. It doesn’t do much good to ask the question if you’re not willing to actually work at being different. It’s not enough to sit down and make a list […]
April 19, 2011 by 4 Comments
Summer Speaking Schedule
I’m working on my summer speaking calendar and I thought I’d let you all know what openings are available. I’ve listed a couple of dates where I’m already going to be in an area just in case you’d be interested in having me speak at your church while I’m there. I’m also available on Wednesday […]
April 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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