Category Archives: Blog

Don’t be like “Attack of the Clones”

It’s amazing how our attitude affects a situation. We can go into something truly fantastic and be completely disappointed, or we can go into something absolutely awful and be pleasantly surprised, all based on our initial expectations and attitude. Take the Star Wars movies for example. The original 3 were spectacular. Episodes 1-3 have someContinue reading “Don’t be like “Attack of the Clones””

No one expects the unexpected

Difficult and unexpected situations tend to bring out some unexpected things. We don’t realize how important something is until it’s gone. Like toilet paper or deodorant. We don’t fully appreciate how much teachers do, until we start teaching our own kids at home. We aren’t grateful enough for simple opportunities to gather together, shake hands,Continue reading “No one expects the unexpected”

Getting out while not going out

So…my last post went in a different direction than I had intended, so I’m going to try this again… A lot is changing around us right now. And we don’t like change. We all like knowing what to expect, and some of us really like knowing what to expect. It’s probably a control thing-I knowContinue reading “Getting out while not going out”

Points if you can pronounce "Habakkuk"

Over the last few days or so, I’ve begun to get use to a feeling of surrealness.  I went grocery shopping last week. It wasn’t that the store was empty-there was plenty of food. But it certainly was more empty than I’ve ever seen a grocery store. It reminded me of shopping for groceries inContinue reading “Points if you can pronounce "Habakkuk"”

Blog: The Return…again…

Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years… LL Cool J, Mama Said Knock You Out Wow…it’s been a long time since my last run at this blog thing. But, I’m going to give it another go. I’m shooting for a post a week, something short, relevant, encouraging, challenging, and, as always, biblical.Continue reading “Blog: The Return…again…”

Honesty about struggling with principles

No pic. No silly title. Just some up-front honesty. After a couple of weeks of writing about principles and doing the right thing, I feel like those convictions are being tested. Over the last week, significant situations have arisen that have challenged my conviction to do what is right; not as a clear choice betweenContinue reading “Honesty about struggling with principles”

Principles are weird…are you weird?

Sometimes it’s hard to do the right thing, even if we have resolved to live our lives on principle. We will always be tempted to fall back into a habit of self-preservation and the seeking of our own self-interests. However, there’s another factor that will make it difficult to live consistently on principle. Living onContinue reading “Principles are weird…are you weird?”

Change, principles, and other boring stuff that can dramatically alter your life

I’ve been involved in church leadership now for almost 14 years (that seems like forever). I have now worked as a volunteer in a church, as part-time staff, as full time staff, as paid temporary staff, and as a supported ministry worker. I have been asked to give advice to churches I do not regularlyContinue reading “Change, principles, and other boring stuff that can dramatically alter your life”