I published my first ebook in 2011. I was inspired by Seth Godin and Steven Pressfield to pick myself, skip the gatekeepers, and do the work. Since then, I’ve published two more books and a couple of short stories. All available in Kindle format at Amazon. (My first book is also available at Barnes & […]
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June 8, 2012 by 2 Comments
I Birthed A Book!
My labor of love finally gave birth to a book! Which reminds me of an old joke: They say that writing a book is similar to giving birth, but it’s not. Books have edges. What does that joke and the publishing industry have in common? Both are being rendered obsolete by ebooks! (Not really or […]
June 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
A New Chapter
It is my pleasure to announce that I have accepted the Senior Minister position at the Preston Road Church of Christ in Dallas. I was a guest speaker there back in March and that led to multiple conversations with the elders, search team, staff and other key leaders about filling the position. I tried to […]
May 21, 2012 by 32 Comments
I Need An Editor!
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that life is actually going somewhere. One of my faith struggles is trusting that God is actually at work in and behind and between my experiences, redeeming my poor choices and silly mistakes, while honoring my freedom to make my own decisions. I am writing my own story, but I […]
May 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Top Ten Ways Preachers Justify Their Favorite Pastimes
1. Playing Words with Friends improves my vocabulary. 2. The graphics on ESPN inspire me to spend more time on my PowerPoint slides. 3. Playing Call of Duty improves my reflexes so that I can better respond to tough questions after my sermons. 4. I pray some of my best prayers in between shots on […]
April 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Dealing With Technological Distractions In Church
When I was a kid I tried to sneak The Black Stallion into church one Sunday. I planned on reading it during the sermon. My mom caught me and made me leave it in the car. She told me I was old enough to listen to the sermon and be bored to tears just like […]
April 11, 2012 by 8 Comments
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
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons