The following is based on a true story. . . ***** It was summer and the old man was curled in a fetal position under a heavy quilt. He was upset. He’d been having hard dreams that left him confused. He dreamt she was sick, but was going to get better. He dreamt she was […]
Archives for March 2012
What They’re Saying About When To Leave
It’s been a couple of months since I released When To Leave: How To Know It’s Time To Move On (Before You Stay Way Too Long). Just as I did with my first book Before You Go, I’ve compiled a summary of what others have said about When To Leave after reading it. I’ve received […]
March 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Making a Name for Ourselves
This post is a continuation of last week’s You Are Not Your “Fran” Time. Just about every Christ-following CrossFitter I know struggles to manage the tension between being in love with a sport in which every second, every rep, and every pound counts and embracing a way of life in which our identity and sense […]
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You Are Not Your “Fran” Time
Here’s a quick spiritual workout to try. Read the following list out loud as many times as necessary (AMTAN) until you believe what it says. Ready? 3-2-1 Go! • I am not my “Fran” time. • I am not my max snatch. • I am not my ability to do a muscle-up. • I am […]
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An Unrealistic Proposal For Pastors and Their Churches
At the end of this excerpt from my latest ebook, When To Leave, I make an absurd proposal that I wish more pastors (and their churches) would take seriously. ****** What Does Your Discernment Community Say? “If you’re dumb, surround yourself with smart people. If you’re smart, surround yourself with smart people who disagree with […]
March 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons