Apr 8
Instead of being productive with my Good Friday off of work like I should have been, I messed around and made this song.
I had the melody and little bits of lyrics rattling around in my head for a while so I dusted off the ol’ microphone and laid down a few tracks in honor of Easter.
Sarah, on the other hand, went to watch Titanic 3D. Look who’s spiritual now. Read more
Let me count the ways. One. That’s all. Just one.
I do not judge a person based on race. I do not judge a person based on economic status, gender, nationality, or religion. I judge a person based on one factor and one factor only: Interestingness.
If you’re not unique, engaging, original, experienced, reflective, charming, or witty — if you’re not interesting — I have no time for you. It’s that simple.
Lest you think it is cruel to pass such judgement, I must remind you that lack of interestingness is a choice. Read more
Feb 27
It was a favorite theme of C.S. Lewis that only lazy people work hard. By lazily abdicating the essential work of deciding and directing, establishing values and setting goals, other people do it for us; then we find ourselves frantically, at the last minute, trying to satisfy a half dozen different demands on our time, none of which is essential to our vocation, to stave off the disaster of disappointing someone.
Eugene Peterson, “The Contemplative Pastor”
Sometimes, thankfulness is an emotion. Other times, thankfulness is an act of the will. This year, I’m glad to say it’s the former.
We celebrated Thanksgiving simply, in a tiny, pinewood cabin. Read more
Why do we praise people who have a checkered past, but judge those with a checkered present?
Let’s be honest. Most of the time, IMs are for impromptu movie references and swapping LOLs.
But, every once in a while, you actually have a deep, useful instant message exchange that gives you an idea or helps you see something in a new way. I had one of those conversations with two friends this week….
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